450th Engineer Company Russian TT-33 Bring Back

[WWIIBuff1945]

PFC Albert Landurant brought home this all matching (including mag) Russian TT-33 Tokarev. He was a member of the 450th Engineer Company. He enlisted in 1939 and was discharged in 1945. He passed in 1989 at age 69. I sure would love to have the story behind the gun. I'm having trouble finding much info on the 450th. I noticed a 2nd Army patch on the right shoulder of his Class A jacket. The Russian bring backs are tough to find and this fills a hole in my bring back collection. I know the finish is gone but that doesn't bother me at all. Its probably rare to find an all matching Tokarev from WWII. You can see that the gun was stored in the Modified French 1892 Lebel Revovler Holster for sometime as the slide serrations are grooved into the leather. Much thanks to Matt from the group for all the great information.

[RH1941]

Great pistol I have one brought back from Vietnam . Very fun to shoot .

[WWIIBuff1945]

Awesome RH1941! Thanks for your service. I am writing a book on Vietnam bring back weapons and would love to add your story if you agree? Thanks Keith

[Rescue190]

Great bring back item. You are correct as they are not that common in my parts.
John

[RH1941]

Hi Keith I was not in Vietnam . sent you a PM