Adopted in 1933 as the standard pistol of the Red Army. Basically a Soviet version of the Colt-Browning pistols but with alterations to make the pistol easier to produce and maintain under field conditions. An excellent sturdy and reliable pistol which ultimately was used by all satellite countries and other communist countries. Still in use today in many parts of the world. This example has post-war grooving on slider
Marks and Stamps: (L side of frame) Serial no| Accession Number: 183 | Period of Use: 1933 - present |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: Spanish Civil War; Second World War; Hungarian Uprising; Korea; Vietnam |
| Country of Origin: USSR | Type Date: 1933 |
| Manufacturer: Tula Arms factories | Serial Number: 18019036 |
| Manufacture Date: Post WW2 | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.62mm M1930 |
| Weight: 910g | Length Overall: 193mm |
| Cyclic Rate: semi-auto | Length Barrel: 116mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 62658 |