Pistol design originating from the former Soviet Union. Russian manufactured Makarovs may be found under the "Russian Service Pistol and Rifle" heading in this text. Pistols listed have recently been imported by various companies, including Century International Arms, Inc. located in St. Albans, VT.
MAKAROV Models
9mm Makarov cal., patterned after the Soviet PM pistol, mfg. in eastern Germany, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, and China, double action, blowback design, all steel, slide mounted safety that doubles as a decocking lever, 3.6 in. barrel, 8 shot mag., 25 oz.