Synopsis:

Very early Russian Military Makarov from 1959, Date Coded 1959, with later electropenciled-to-match magazines. Extremely unusual to find a pistol with such an early date!

Description:

Standard configuration Izhevsk Makarov pistol in 9mmMak with fixed blade front sight and drift adjustable rear sight. Left side of slide marked "M? 208" with matching "M? 208 " on the left side of frame followed by Izhevsk logo and "?" date code reflecting production in 1959. Matching safety lever. Forward frame extension marked "208". Import marks on right side of frame. Reddish brown bakelite grip molded with encircled 5-pointed star on each side. Two late style eight-round magazines, one electropencil-numbered "208-1", the other "208-2", both numbered on spine. The PM was designed by Nikolay Makarov to replace the TT pistol, becoming the standard service pistol of the Soviet Armed Forces and the Military in 1951, one of the most-produced and recognizable firearms in the world.

Condition:

98% salt blue with light holster wear at muzzle, a few scattered handling marks, the blue slightly dulled on the frontstrap. Comparable condition grip. Mirror bore. Correct manual mechanics with both magazines.