Romanian Cugir TTC 7.62x25mm Tokarev Pistol, 1953, Custom Safety & Skeletonized Trigger
Built at the Cugir factory in 1953, this Romanian TTC brings the proven Tokarev design together with importer-added upgrades, including a frame-mounted manual safety and an aftermarket skeletonized 3-hole trigger. Matching slide and frame numbers, the distinct star-marked wood grips, and a clean 7.62x25mm bore make this full-size pistol a straightforward collectible with practical range appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratching is present on the top left of the slide. The trigger guard shows pitting and finish loss. Small dents are visible on the top of the slide and rear sight.
What’s Included
- 1x 8-round steel factory TTC magazine
This TTC variant is identifiable by its reddish varnished wood grips bearing the CUGIR star, a hallmark of Romanian production. Matching serial characters on the slide and frame reinforce its collectibility and confirm factory coherence.
The pistol retains its original blued carbon-steel construction, complemented by rear vertical slide serrations and fixed drift-notch sights. The 4.57-inch barrel and single-action mechanism deliver the classic Tokarev shooting experience in the flat, high-velocity 7.62x25mm cartridge.
Century Arms International imported this pistol and added a frame-mounted manual safety to meet U.S. regulations. An aftermarket skeletonized 3-hole trigger further modernizes handling while preserving the original external spur hammer and heel magazine catch.
With full-size proportions, an eight-round magazine, and clean bore, this 1953 Cugir TTC offers collectors and shooters a solid blend of Cold War history and functional reliability.