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Crvena Zastava M57 pistol

Crvena Zastava M57 pistol

Description

The M57 pistol, as manufactured by Yugoslavian Crvena Zastava (Red Banner) factory of former Yugoslavia (now Zastava Arms factory in Serbia), was a standard sidearm of Yugoslavian army. Adopted in 1957, it was a straightforward copy of the Soviet Tokarev TT pistol, although M57 had longer grip that hosted bigger magazine (9 rounds versus 8 rounds in TT).

Marks and Stamps: (L side of slider ) 7.62mm M57 (R side on barrel, slider and frame) Serial no (Grips FRSJ logo

Specifications

Accession Number: 246 Period of Use: 1951 - present
Type: Self loading/automatic pistol War Zones: Former Yugoslavia
Country of Origin: Yugoslavia Type Date: 1957
Manufacturer: Crvena Zastava (Red Banner) factory Serial Number: 176222
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 7.62mm
Weight: 900g Length Overall: 200mm
Cyclic Rate: semi-auto Length Barrel: 116mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 5526

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