Norinco Type 54 7.62x25mm Tokarev Semi-Auto Pistol, 4.6 in Barrel, 1966, Matching Numbers, Made in China
This Chinese military-pattern Norinco Type 54 (TT-33 pattern) is a full-size, steel-framed pistol chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev, manufactured in 1966 and marked with the slide legend '五四式'. It was made in China and retains its correct configuration without an added import safety. Matching serial numbers are present on the slide and frame, and it features a lanyard loop and a single-stack 8+1 capacity.
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 Details: The pistol is structurally solid. The exterior shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Pistol rug
- 1x 8-round magazine (steel single-stack, Tokarev-pattern)
Built on the proven TT-33 pattern, this Type 54 uses a Browning-type tilting barrel in a short-recoil, single-action, hammer-fired system. It has an external spur hammer with a half-cock notch and an 8+1 single-stack magazine capacity in 7.62x25mm Tokarev.
The pistol is made in China and marked with the correct Chinese slide legend '五四式'. This 1966 production example has matching serial numbers on the slide and frame and retains the original pattern without an added import safety.
Construction is all steel, with a 4.6 in barrel, full-size frame, and vertical rear slide serrations. The ribbed black grip panels carry star medallions, and a lanyard loop is fitted at the frame.
Sights are practical and durable: a fixed front blade paired with a drift-adjustable rear square-notch in a dovetail. The setup is consistent with the military-pattern Type 54 configuration.