How rare is a TT-30?

[cdngunn]

whats the deal with these TT-30s

here is one for 1200$
http://www.collectorssource.com/handguns/soviet-tokarev-tt30-dated-1935.html

and another for 2000$USD
http://shop.pre98.com/Sold-RUSSIAN-TT30-TOKAREV-RARE-EARLY-1935-10-8-2010-4.htm

 

[sigrunes]

Not worth that kinda money rare IMHO.

 

[Galt]

They have new ones listed on pakguns for 8000 rs... about 100 bucks canadian...lol

 

[Horilka]

It's not correct to compare US and Canadian prices.
US prices are being jacked up with no imports and past requirements to install safety on TTs.
Canada prices for are being dragged down with tons of refurbished TT-33.
All above has effect on collectible specimens too.

Production data for TT-30 and transitional TT-30:
1933: 6,785
1934: 47,150
1935: 38,488 (this number includes some TT-33s)
Overall production of TT pistols all years (appr.): 1,700,000
Add to this that chance of "survival" for pre-war and early war pistols is significantly less than chances of late war or post war pistol.

 

[plinker 777]

'bout as rare as a peanut butter sandwich in a picnic basket. Even at $100, I think you're doing someone a favor, and that someone isn't yourself.

 

[Nyles]

You guys do know we're talking about the TT-30 vs the TT-33, right?

I don't know if I buy a refurbished TT-30 as being worth over 1K, but I've seen them sell no problem at $600. I think TT-33 to TT-30 value is apples to oranges - very similar pistol, sure, but ALOT rarer.

 

[Horilka]

TT-30 is just a $1000 TT-33!

 

[plinker 777]

 

[grinder08]

TT-30 is just a $1000 TT-33!

Just like a Colt 45 owned by the President is just another Colt 45. Tell that to a collector and see what happens.

 

[Galt]

Just like a Colt 45 owned by the President is just another Colt 45. Tell that to a collector and see what happens.

If it has proof of provenance yes its a collectible..if not its a beat up old 45

 

[Horilka]

Just like a Colt 45 owned by the President is just another Colt 45. Tell that to a collector and see what happens.

That was irony based on popular CGN motto "it's just $1000 sks", if you look up my posts above you would see I know the difference.

 

[Claven2]

Fwiw some dealers think there is market support for $1000. I'm not in that club and those who agree likely have one they want to sell for that price. Ymmv.

 

[collector67]

Just ask John at Marstar. He's selling them for $925......