Russian Tokarev markings

[jumpingjackflatch]

Do all Tokarev pistols have the hideous export markings now or is there a vendor that offers ones that have not suffered the laser etching fate?

 

[Horilka]

Vendors have nothing to do with export markings. Soviet TT-33 came from Russia, Ukraine, Italy, Baltic countries and handful from Finland and some are veteran bring backs. Thus different markings. Most ugliest are from Russia. Look for Ukrainian exports if you want a nice Tokarev with no modern markings, look for vet bring back if you're into collectibles.