Norinco TU-90 9mm Tokarev-Pattern SAO Pistol, 4.5 in Barrel, Steel Frame, B-West Import, 8+1
This Norinco TU-90 is a full-size, all-steel, Tokarev-pattern semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger, imported by B-West in Tucson, Arizona. It features a 4.5-inch barrel, an 8+1 capacity, and a frame-mounted manual safety. This example is offered as a gunsmithing project due to missing internal parts, but it retains clear import and origin markings and a bore with solid rifling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are patches of rust and pitting across exterior surfaces, with many instances of scratching and blemishing. The firing pin assembly is not present. This pistol will require parts replaced/refreshed, and gunsmithing/restorative work will be required to bring it back into operation.
What's Included
- Norinco TU-90 9mm pistol
- 1x 8-round detachable steel magazine with small finger-rest baseplate (Tokarev-pattern)
The TU-90 is part of the commercial 9x19mm TU-90/Model 213 family, adapting the classic Tokarev pattern to the widely used 9mm Luger cartridge. It uses a Browning-type short-recoil, locked-breech system with locking lugs, a linkless cam underlug, and a separate barrel bushing.
Controls and features include a single-action trigger, an exposed spur hammer, and a frame-mounted manual safety with a red index dot. The slide has vertical rear serrations, and there is a small round hole within the left-side serration field as noted. Grips are black checkered synthetic panels for a secure hold.
Sights are fixed, with a front blade and a rear square-notch. The full-size steel frame and slide pair with a 4.5-inch barrel, and capacity is 8+1 using the included magazine.
Markings include "B-WEST TUC AZ" and "MADE IN CHINA BY NORINCO," confirming B-West as the importer and Chinese manufacture by Norinco. The build is all steel for both the frame and the slide.