Type 54 Tok Documented Vietnam Bring-back

[somd_mustangs]

This is a nice, unmolested Chinese Type 54 Vietnam bring-back. It's dated 1966 (also indicated by the first two digits "13" of the serial number). The original finish is pretty much intact with some typical wear, and all parts are numbers-matching including the magazine (no second mag or holster unfortunately). The bore is about as sharp and clean as you could hope for; overall it's quite sweet. The icing on the cake is a complete set of the bring-back paperwork. My google-fu isn't strong enough to track down much info on the officer other than his permanent rank was 2nd LT (US Army Reserve?) but his "in-theater"/active duty rank was Captain (1st Air Cav), so I'm guessing he was a Cobra or Little Bird pilot.

The link here is for a couple years after he'd rotated back, if I've got the unit right. If not I'm sure someone will correct me.

Vietnam Helicopter insignia and artifacts - A Troop, 7th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment

1940 Russian TT-33, Chinese M20 (mid-60's?), 1966 Chinese Type 54 each with a matched magazine:

 

[somd_mustangs]

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[mawkie]

Nice! Grab Chinese Toks while they're still affordable 'cause I'm certain they won't stay this "cheap" for long. I think they're a great bargain when compared to their Soviet cousins which bring substantial coin these days.

 

[dist1646]

Great find.

 

[Vietnam1965]

Awesome grab! Love all the paperwork!

 

[WatTyler]

Beautiful set. Any Tokarev without the aftermarket-safety-abomination makes me happy. Mine makes me sad.

 

[Ponder_MD]

This dude was definitely "Bad, Bad, LeRoy Brown."
What an amazing piece.

 

[AlBeight]

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Was he the baddest man in the whole damn town? Or possibly meaner than a junkyard dog? Cool find though.