Fedor Tokarev's semi-automatic pistol, standard Soviet military sidearm. Based on Browning's tilting-barrel system with an internal hammer group that swings out for easy maintenance. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1943, Soviet Union Weight: 28 oz Overall length: 7.7" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military