What year was my Makarov pistol made?
| Makarov pistol | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1948 |
| Manufacturer | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (1949–2013) / Kalashnikov Concern (2013–present) (USSR/Russia), Ernst Thaelmann (Germany), Arsenal AD (Bulgaria), Norinco (China), Factory 626 (China) |
| Produced | 1949–present |
| No. built | 5,000,000 |
What pistol does the KGB use?
General Description. The MP-443 Grach is a semi-automatic short recoil locked breech pistol. It is designed by Vladimir Yarygin and took 7 years to finalize the design (1993 to 2000). It was then adopted by the Russian Ground Forces as the standard military sidearm in 2003, replacing the Makarov pistol.
Can you look up a gun model by serial number?
Since the Gun Control Act of 1968 went into effect, American firearms manufacturers must include a serial number on every gun’s frame or receiver for identification. This serial number can be used to search for the make, model and history of a gun, but the type of information the average person can get is limited.
What caliber is a 9×18 Makarov?
| 9×18mm Makarov | |
|---|---|
| Case type | Rimless, tapered |
| Bullet diameter | 9.27 mm (0.365 in) |
| Land diameter | 9.00 mm (0.354 in) |
| Neck diameter | 9.91 mm (0.390 in) |
What gun does China use?
QBZ-95
| Type 95 Automatic Rifle QBZ-95 Light Rifle Family | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bullpup assault rifle |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1997–present |
Is the Makarov a good pistol?
The Makarov is an excellent compact pistol. The 9mm Makarov cartridge is slightly less powerful than the more common 9mm Parabellum and in countries where this pistol is the standard, hollow point ammunition is rare or prohibited.
Are there any surplus Bulgarian Makarov 9×18 pistols?
Next product Surplus Bulgarian Makarov Pistols in 9×18, manufactured by Arsenal. This shipment comes to us in Surplus Very Good to Good condition. Grips will vary on these pistols with the vast majority of them having black target grips, we cannot accommodate special request on grips.
Is the Makarov 9×18 a good conceal carry gun?
The 9x18mm Bulgarian Makarov is a good personal defense and conceal carry firearm. We have a number of these Makarov pistols in stock. Manufactured 1979 9×18 Makarov …Click for more info
What kind of grip does a Makarov pistol have?
While supplies last, we will offer the ability to purchase based on finish and grip type. You will see the place to make this selection under the custom option tabs below. A standard order at the base price will get you a blued Makarov with a black plastic target grip with other options available for an additional fee.