Original Military Surplus Vietnam War Type K-54 Tokarov TT-33 M-20 Leather Holster Strap Sling Ammo Pouch

This was produced by the Chinese army in the 1970s-1980s. Has given a lot of assistance to the Viet Cong guerrillas. China's TT-33 aid to the CPV is called M-20. At the same time, it is also equipped with leather holster. The price includes: leather holster, leather holster strap, nylon Pistol sling, leather cartridge bag. The standard handgun used by the North Vietnamese Army was the Chinese Type 54, a copy of the Soviet WWII era TT-33. The NVA and VC called them K-54. The holster used, like most NVA gear, was made in the PRC of russet colored leather with a corduroy lining inside. The lining, often blue, but sometimes off white, was a blessing in dry conditions in that it kept the finish on the pistol looking very good. On the other hand, in the wet or humid climate of Viet Nam, it kept the pistol rusty unless it was coated in oil. Moreover, leather that gets wet tends to wear out very quickly. Most Viet Nam captured Tokarev holsters, that were worn by an NVA on his trek from Hanoi to the South, tend to be on the dark side and have very visible wear marks on the inside corduroy lining. Sometimes the lining is worn through from the vibration of the million steps taken to make it South. The leather of these holsters tend to stiffen up having been wet and dry, wet and dry, etc through many cycles. PRC made holsters were issued with an adjustable shoulder strap attached to the galvanized metal rings on the back of the holster. Most straps were removed as they tended to wear into the shoulder and became an uncomfortable nuisance over time. Sometimes the stitching that holds the belt loops onto the body of the holster wears out and the loops have to be resewn. Not all Viet Nam captured holsters have this jungle wear look. I have encountered many holsters and pouches in newer condition amongst NVA VC gear. These were sent South as replacements, well covered and without a pistol inside to wear the lining out. The issue two pocket ammunition pouch was design

• Produced by the Chinese army in the 1970s-1980s.
• China's TT-33 aid to the CPV is called M-20.
• The price includes: leather holster, leather holster strap, nylon Pistol sling, leather cartridge bag.
• Original military surplus,there might be some nature mark on it,like watermark.