World War II Soviet submachine gun designed by Georgi Shpagin for rapid mass production, featuring a stamped steel receiver and either a 71-round drum or 35-round box magazine. Produced in greater numbers than any other WWII firearm. Type: Submachine Gun Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1941, Soviet Union Weight: 88 oz Overall length: 24" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military