Accession Number:

ADA000233

Title:

The Nagant (Revolver) and the TT (Pistol)

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY FOREIGN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE VA

Personal Author(s):

• Blagonravov, A.
• Simonov, S.
• Chistyakov, I.

Report Date:

1974-05-20

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

An appreciation of the Nagant revolver and TT pistol since their earliest use is given. The Tokarev pistol was introduced into the Soviet Army in 1930 and was used extensively in the Second World War. Details and sketches of both weapons are given.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
• *PISTOLS
• SMALL ARMS
• TRANSLATIONS
• USSR
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)

Subject Categories:

• Guns

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE