NORINCO Type 54 (TT-33)

NORINCO Type 54 (TT-33) History

The Type 54 is an improved version of the Type 51 (Chinese replica of the TT-33) produced after the Korean War. First introduced in 1951, the Type 51 was built at the Shenyang 66 factory using Soviet and Chinese parts. In 1954, after approximately 250,000 pistols were produced, the name was changed to the Type 54, and the pistol was made entirely from local components.

Pistols of this type typically have a 7.62?25mm caliber, although some variants have been produced in the 9?19mm Parabellum.

While the QSZ-92 (Type 92) complements the Type 54 in the military, the weapon is still in service today with some Chinese armed forces (such as the Armed Police Force and some units of the People's Liberation Army).

Type 54 sung ?n K-54 (Type 54 from China, designated Vietnamese type translated as Type 54) pistol used during the Vietnam War, where K stands for Ki?u). Large numbers of Type 54 pistols were smuggled into Japan, often for yakuza use.

Specification

Basics

Years of Service

1954

Origins

China

Categories

Semi-automatic military pistols

Manufacturer

China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) China

Operators

Angola;Bangladesh;Cambodia;China;Guinea;Iran;Iraq;Laos;Mozambique;North Korea;Pakistan;Sudan;Vietnam;Zimbabwe

Roll

Pistol/Pistol

Compact design for close work or general self-defense.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

195mm

7.68 inches

Barrel length

116mm

4.57 inches

Cured weight

1. 96 lbs

0.89 kg

Attractions

Before and after ironing.

Action

Short recoil; locked shutter; single action (SA); semi-auto

Semi-automatic

One shot per trigger; self-loading or self-loading action supported by internal mechanisms; stroke management (and initial cocking) typically required by operators; subsequent shots assisted by unlocking/moving bolts.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

7. 62x25mm; . 38 Superb; 9x19mm Parabellum

Circle/Feed

Detachable 8 or 10 round magazine (depending on magazine).

POWER

Maximum efficiency. Arrived

165 feet

(50m | 55m)

Rate of fire

24

Number of revolutions

Mile speed

1,380 ft/s

(421 m/s)

VARIANTS

Type 54 - Basic Series Name Type 51M20TU-90 (Type NP10 / 213-B) Type 213WQ213B54NT04