The Chinese pistol, often called the "Black Star" due to the star on its grip, is a widely sought-after surplus handgun for collectors . It is a direct copy of the Soviet Tokarev TT-33 , known for its simple, rugged design and high-velocity 7.62x25mm chambering. Where to Buy a Type 54
Buying a Type 54 today typically involves searching the military surplus (milsurp) market. Because new Chinese firearms are generally prohibited from US importation, most available units are older imports from the 1980s and 90s or recent batches sourced from countries like Albania. buy type 54 pistol