Soviet military service pistol, widely exported and copied. Single-action only; high-velocity 7.62mm round; served USSR, China, and numerous allied nations through Cold War. Type: Pistol Action: Single-Action Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1933, Soviet Union Weight: 29 oz Overall length: 7.68" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military