Zastava M57 TT 7.62 X 25 4.6 Barrel 9-Rounds Yugoslavia Surplus

Overview

Zastava M57 TT Features The Zastava M57 TT is built on the proven TT-33 Tokarev design with several notable enhancements most significantly a longer grip frame that accommodates a 9-round single-stack magazine giving it one additional round of capacity over the original Soviet TT-33. The short recoil-operated locked-breech action delivers reliable cycling with the high-velocity 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge a bottlenecked pistol round capable of exceptional penetration and flat trajectory. The single-action trigger system provides a clean consistent break well-suited for traditional marksmanship and target shooting. The M57 TT surplus military pistol is constructed entirely from steel delivering excellent durability and effective management of the 7.62x25mm cartridge s substantial recoil impulse through sustained range use. The front blade and rear notch sight system is simple functional and true to the military sidearm design philosophy of the Cold War era. Each surplus pistol shows varying degrees of cosmetic wear from decades of storage and service use making every example a unique piece of Eastern Bloc military history while retaining full mechanical functionality. The M57 TT was developed by Yugoslavian arms manufacturer Zastava in the 1950s as a domestic variant of the Soviet TT-33 Tokarev serving as the standard sidearm of the Yugoslav People s Army through the Cold War era and beyond. The 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge was one of the most widely used military pistol rounds in the Eastern Bloc prized for its high velocity excellent penetration and flat trajectory that made it effective against early body armor. For collectors military surplus enthusiasts and shooters who appreciate the history and engineering of Cold War-era Eastern European sidearms the M57 TT is an exceptional and historically significant piece. Zastava M57 TT Specifications Manufacturer: Zastava Model: M57 TT Origin: Yugoslavia Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev Action: Short Recoil / Locked Breech / Single Action Capacity: 9+1 Barrel Length: 4.6 Overall Length: 7.6 Weight: 30.1 oz Frame: Steel Sights: Front Blade / Rear Notch Condition: Surplus / Good to Very Good Magazine: May or may not be included