Offered in this lot is a highly desirable Chinese Type 54 Tokarev pistol manufactured in 1966 and chambered in the powerful 7.62x25 Tokarev cartridge. This exceptional example is particularly appealing as a Vietnam War bring-back pistol, with several characteristics supporting its period military history. It remains in its original military configuration, with no import markings and without the additional aftermarket safety commonly encountered on imported examples. These features, particularly the complete absence of import markings combined with its unaltered military configuration, make this a particularly compelling example for collectors of Vietnam-era bring-back firearms. Retaining its original military appearance, the pistol presents beautifully with an attractive finish showing only minimal signs of use and wear, along with minor areas of patina consistent with handling and age. The bore is in excellent condition with sharp, reflective rifling, and the pistol remains in outstanding mechanical condition with the action functioning smoothly and properly. The included magazine is non-matching. Accompanying the pistol is its original leather military holster and belt, creating a highly desirable and increasingly difficult-to-find complete military rig.

The Chinese Type 54 is one of the most recognizable military pistols of the Cold War era and is a licensed derivative of the famous Soviet Tokarev TT-33. Produced in large numbers for military service, these pistols earned a reputation for rugged reliability, durability, and the impressive performance of the 7.62x25 cartridge. Collectors particularly value examples that retain their original military configuration and lack the import modifications commonly encountered on examples brought into the United States through commercial channels. The combination of Vietnam bring-back characteristics, no import markings, original military configuration, and absence of the added import safety, together with its original holster and belt, makes this 1966-manufactured Type 54 an outstanding opportunity to acquire a historically significant Cold War military sidearm with strong collector appeal.

Barrel Length: Approximately 4.6 inches
Bore Condition: Excellent bore with sharp, reflective rifling
Matching Numbers: No; magazine is non-matching
Configuration: Original military configuration; no import markings or added import safety
Finish Condition: Excellent overall with minimal wear and minor handling patina
Mechanical Condition: Excellent; action functions smoothly and properly
Accessories: Original leather military holster and belt

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Make: Norinco
Model: Type 54
Serial # - Firearms: 13014925 66
Caliber: 7.62x25 Tokarev

• Make: Norinco
• Model: Type 54
• Serial # - Firearms: 13014925 66
• Caliber: 7.62x25 Tokarev