The Norinco Model 213 is a Chinese-produced commercial variant
of the Soviet TT-33 Tokarev pistol, re-chambered for the more common 9x19mm Parabellum round.
Action: Single-action, semi-automatic.
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger).
Capacity: 8 rounds (in a single-stack magazine).
A spacer is added in the magazine well to accommodate the shorter 9mm cartridge.
Sights: Fixed front and rear sights.
Safety: Features an added, non-instinctive, frame-mounted manual safety lever for commercial import requirements.
Frame: All steel construction.