![]() ![]() Though the Mak-90 rifles sold well enough, often purchased to spite the government which passed 922(r) and the 1994 Violent Crime Reduction Act, Norinco imports were halted for good in the mid-90s. In 1989, imports were hampered with restrictions on imported firearms which is known by many as 922(r). The cheap box for the Norinco Model 213 pistol.(Photo: Francis Borek) The Norinco SKS became such an ubiquitous sight that it was dubbed the “poor man’s deer rifle.” Despite the success of the SKS, other rifles such as the Type 56 were seen as “extreme militia” arms to be used only by anti-government extremists and cultists. Firearms produced by Norinco and Polytech flooded gun stores, were soaked in grease, and looked down upon as cheap, commie junk. ![]() BackgroundĪt one time Chinese-made firearms were a common sight in gun stores across the nation. So what is one to do when they want a Tokarev as well as common ammo? The answer comes from the China North Industries Corporation or Norinco. What doesn’t appeal to many of them is the 7.62x25mm ammo it shoots, a bit of an uncommon sight in American gun stores. However for many novice shooters, the Tokarev’s low price appeals to them. True there are examples out there that can be quite expensive, usually because they are war trophies or early Soviet made handguns. These often inexpensive old handguns have a bit of a following in the USA due to their robust construction, reliability, and low price. ![]() (Photo: Francis Borek)īelieve it or not, the TT-33 Tokarev and its descendants are actually some of the most prolific handguns in the world. $225 for an all milled steel handgun? Yes please. ![]()
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