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Tokarev Model 1927
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Machine Pistols · Russia · 1927
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TokarevModel1927

Tokarev Model 1927
Tokarev Model 1927 Photo: DL24 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
55
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTula Arms Plant
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraInterwar Period
In service1927–1931
Operators9 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
12/22
Interwar Period
116/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
55
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Tokarev Model 1927
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1927–1931
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
38
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1927
  • DesignerFedor Vasilevich Tokarev
  • Weight (Empty)2.8 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.3 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge7.62×38mmR Nagant
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length38 mm
  • Calibre Classrevolver
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity302 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Sighting Range200 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1927
  • Production End1931
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1927Production started
  2. 1931Production ended
  3. 1939First deployment: World War II
99
years in service
4
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 9 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
TOKAREV MODEL 1927 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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