M1911 Browning pistol

The Korean War Chinese Pistol type 51 was modeled after this Soviet weapon.
The only observable difference, the finger-grip grooves on the slide being narrow and more numerous than the Soviet models.

During the mid 1920's it was decided to replace the old Nagant revolver with a more modern automatic pistol. For one thing, the complicated firing mechanism of the Nagant revolver was considered not to be with the effort.

The Tokarev cartridge is a modification of the .30 Mauser cartridge (7.65x25mm), and the Tokarev design is almost a straight copy of the M1911 Browning. The only significant differences are the lack of a safety (apart from a half-cock position), the removable lockwork and that the magazine guide lips are machined into the pistol itself, a notable improvement

Caliber: 7.62x25mm Soviet Auto
Ammunition: Type 'P'; 86 gr bullet, 8 gr charge
Length: 193mm
Weight (unloaded): .83kg
Barrel: 116mm, 4 groove, right-hand twist
Magazine: 8 round detachable box
Rate of Fire:Semi auto
Muzzle Velocity: 418mps (1375fps)