Makarov: Which Country?

Firearmfanatic · May 23, 2017

I am talking about true military Makarov pistols, not the later commercial Russian IJ, or other pistols produced in the 9x18 makarov caliber.
Which country military Makarov pistol is your favorite; Russian (if you are lucky to possess one), East German, Bulgarian, Polish, or Chinese.
I dont have a Russian but have 1 or more of the Bulgarians and 1 or more of the East Germans. While the Bulgarians are nice, my East Germans are my favorite.

kingfhb · May 23, 2017

Firearmfanatic said:
I am talking about true military Makarov pistols, not the later commercial Russian IJ, or other pistols produced in the 9x18 makarov caliber.
Which country military Makarov pistol is your favorite; Russian (if you are lucky to possess one), East German, Bulgarian, Polish, or Chinese.
I dont have a Russian but have 1 or more of the Bulgarians and 1 or more of the East Germans. While the Bulgarians are nice, my East Germans are my favorite.

East German variations are the most sought after. They are the best quality.

Metryshooter · May 23, 2017

I too like the Simson-Suhls the best. I don't know anyone who has a Soviet Makarov not listed as a Bulgarian. There were a number of them years ago with the bifurcated triangle with a big Bulgaria import stamp.

Brawny · May 23, 2017

This thread is relevant to my interest.
I've recently been fighting a strong desire to get a makarov.

Are there any places in the nola area that has any to look at for sale?

Firearmfanatic · May 23, 2017

Brawny said:
This thread is relevant to my interest.
I've recently been fighting a strong desire to get a makarov.

Are there any places in the nola area that has any to look at for sale?

I dont know about the nola area, but I got both of my Bulgarians from southernohiogun.com. One was completely matched with 2 matching mags, holster, cleaning rod, and service/maintenance log book that was also matching to the firearm. The other was just matching numbers on the firearm itself with 1 unmatching mag. My two East Germans were purchased from individuals off of gunbroker.

Brawny · May 23, 2017

Firearmfanatic said:
I dont know about the nola area, but I got both of my Bulgarians from southernohioguns.com. One was completely matched with 2 matching mags, holster, cleaning rod, and service/maintenance log book that was also matching to the firearm. The other was just matching numbers on the firearm itself with 1 unmatching mag. My two East Germans were purchased from individuals off of gunbroker.

Yeah I looked at southernohio. I was hoping to see some locally. I wonder if the gun show has some. There's one coming up in June in Kenner.

Firearmfanatic · May 23, 2017

Brawny said:
Yeah I looked at southernohio. I was hoping to see some locally. I wonder if the gun show has some. There's one coming up in June in Kenner.

I am sending you a pm on a Bulgarian Makarov that I would be willing to part with.

kingfhb · May 23, 2017

Brawny said:
Yeah I looked at southernohio. I was hoping to see some locally. I wonder if the gun show has some. There's one coming up in June in Kenner.

High priced at the shows... I have 4 of them. The show vendors want upwards of $500 for any variant.

Brawny · May 23, 2017

Firearmfanatic said:
I am sending you a pm on a Bulgarian Makarov that I would be willing to part with.

Please do

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kingfhb said:
High priced at the shows... I have 4 of them. The show vendors want upwards of $500 for any variant.

The hell man

Magdump · May 23, 2017

I have 2 Russians I bought in the 80's. Don't tell me they're worth something now.

Firearmfanatic · May 23, 2017

Magdump said:
I have 2 Russians I bought in the 80's. Don't tell me they're worth something now.

If they are original Russian military Makarov PM pistols, they are worth a good amount! Even if they are the Russian commercial IJ models they are still worth a good amount but not as good as the military versions! It you paid a good decent price for them back then, you most likely done good!

Brawny · May 23, 2017

Magdump said:
I have 2 Russians I bought in the 80's. Don't tell me they're worth something now.

Let me guess: aftermarket sights, grips, and a picatinny rail on the top?

Magdump · May 23, 2017

Firearmfanatic said:
If they are original Russian military Makarov PM pistols, they are worth a good amount! Even if they are the Russian commercial IJ models they are still worth a good amount but not as good as the military versions! It you paid a good decent price for them back then, you most likely done good!

Yeah, they're original mil surp armory pistols. I remember buying them because they were so cheap but don't remember what I paid for them. It was at the height of the Ruskie import era during the 80's. I mostly bought AK's and SKS rifles back then.

Firearmfanatic · May 23, 2017

Brawny said:
Let me guess: aftermarket sights, grips, and a picatinny rail on the top?

The horror, the horror!

Firearmfanatic · May 23, 2017

Magdump said:
Yeah, they're original mil surp armory pistols. I remember buying them because they were so cheap but don't remember what I paid for them. It was at the height of the Ruskie import era during the 80's. I mostly bought AK's and SKS rifles back then.

Just looking at starting bids on the broker, the commercial IJ is around $450 and the true Russian military is starting out at around $700 and up. Even saw one that was starting out with a bid over $1000. :eek3:

cbrngore · May 24, 2017

I love my East German

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frogger2662 · May 24, 2017

East Germans are my favorite. I own two of them. 1962 and 1964.
I own two Bulgarian Makarov's also. The trigger pull's are a little rougher
to start with but after time they smooth up.

bonewagon · May 29, 2017

I have a Russian military Makarov PM with no import markings and proper Soviet markings. Made in 1975, I believe with matching holster and 2 mags. Has some finish irregularities in the blueing and some pretty good pitting in areas of the slide. Is tight as a drum and functions like it should. Supposedly possibly used in a conflict at some time. Great shooter and conversation piece. Like it and my CZ 82. Feels good in the hand. I can post some photos if anyone is interested in seeing. Will have to grab it out of the safe. Bifurcated triangle in circle marking on left side of pistol. May sell it for right price. Who knows?

Firearmfanatic · May 30, 2017

bonewagon said:
I have a Russian military Makarov PM with no import markings and proper Soviet markings. Made in 1975, I believe with matching holster and 2 mags. Has some finish irregularities in the blueing, but no rusting and tight as a drum. Supposedly possibly used in a conflict at some time. Great shooter and conversation piece. Like it and my CZ 82. Feels good in the hand. I can post some photos if anyone is interested in seeing. Will have to grab it out of the safe. Bifurcated triangle in circle marking on left side of pistol. May sell it for right price. Who knows?

Heck yeah, please post up some pics of it!

bonewagon · May 30, 2017

Well my memory of condition was not correct. Once I pulled it out of the safe I remembered it had been in conflict and had some pitting on slide. I took lots of photos and you should see the condition. It is tight indeed, but has been fun to shoot and play with. Here goes. Sorry again for misrepresenting what I thought of overall condition.

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