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Type 51


Semi-Automatic Pistol


China | 1967



"The Type 51 pistol is nothing more than a direct copy of the Soviet made TT-33 handgun, with some external differences in design."

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Type 51. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.
1,375 ft/sec
419 m/sec
Muzzle Velocity
Physical
The physical qualities of the Type 51. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.
193 mm
7.60 in
O/A Length
116 mm
4.57 in
Barrel Length
1.12 lb
0.51 kg
Weight
Semi-Automatic; Recoil-Operated
Action
7.62x25mm Soviet M30
Caliber(s)
8-round detachable box
Feed
Front and Rear
Sights
Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Type 51 Semi-Automatic Pistol family line.
TT-33 - Soviet production model on which the Type 51 is a direct copy of, with some external and subtle differences.
Type 51 - Chinese production designation of Soviet TT-33 model.
M48 - Poland and Yugoslavian production designation of Soviet TT-33.
M65 - Hungary production model designation of Soviet TT-33.
M68 - North Korea production model designation of Soviet TT-33.
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The Chinese Type 51 was nothing more than a locally-produced Chinese copy of the famed Soviet Tokarev TT-33 semi-automatic pistol series. The TT-33 was itself developed as a production-friendly form of the original TT-30 series during World War 2. Furthermore, the TT-30 itself was developed from the world-renowned Colt-Browning M1911 pistol.

While generally perceived of as a direct copy of the Soviet style, the Chinese Type 51 incorporated more grooves (and narrower in form) along its slide. Beyond that, the two pistols were nearly identical in form and function. The Type 51 brought with it the heavy recoil of the Soviet model, making them slightly inaccurate to an extent - particularly in the hand of a new operator. The Type 51 also made use of the 7.62x25mm Soviet M30 cartridge, these in an eight round detachable box magazine fitting into the pistol grip. Sights were noted at front and rear and, overall, the Type 51 exhibited much of the appearance found in many semi-automatic handguns following the inception of the Colt M1911.

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Operators
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Contractor(s): NORINCO - China
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