Zastava M57 7.62x25 Tokarev (1965) - Blued, SAO, Matching Numbers, PW Arms Import, 4.6 in Barrel, 9+1
This 1965 Zastava M57 is a Yugoslav-made, full-size Tokarev-pattern pistol chambered in 7.62x25mm. It features matching serial numbers on the slide, frame, and barrel components, clear factory and import markings, and an importer-added frame-mounted manual safety. The bore is clean and shiny with strong rifling, and the pistol comes with one 9-round M57-pattern magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape. Visible scratches and blemishes are present, along with some minor pitting.
What's Included
- 1x 9-round steel single-stack M57-pattern magazine
Built by Zastava in Yugoslavia in 1965, this M57 is a single-action, short-recoil, locked-breech pistol chambered for 7.62x25mm Tokarev. It is a full-size, all-steel handgun with a 4.6 inch barrel and a 9+1 capacity.
Construction details include a blued steel slide and frame, fixed iron sights (blade front, notch rear), angled rear slide serrations, and an external spur hammer. It retains its captive recoil spring and a lanyard loop at the heel of the grip. The grips are ribbed black polymer panels with circular medallions.
Markings are correct and legible: the slide is inscribed "7,62mm M57." with the Yugoslav crest roll-mark on the top of the slide. Import and origin stamps include "PW ARMS REDMOND WA" and "ZASTAVA YUGOSLAVIA." Matching serial numbers are present on the slide, frame, and barrel components.
This example includes an importer-added, frame-mounted manual safety and also has a half-cock notch and a magazine disconnect. The bore is clean and shiny with well-defined lands and grooves, consistent with the noted condition.