Arsenal Circle 10 Makarov PM 9x18mm DA/SA Compact Pistol – Bulgarian Factory 10, Matching Numbers, Three Magazines
Made at Bulgaria’s famed Arsenal Factory 10, this Circle 10-marked Makarov PM offers collectors a licensed Eastern Bloc service pistol with matching serial numbers and a clear import history. Chambered in 9x18mm Makarov, it retains the classic fixed-barrel, straight-blowback design and minimalist 27-part layout that made the PM both reliable and easy to maintain. Three original 8-round magazines and the factory one-piece grip add to its turn-key appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The black blued finish shows scattered scratches, edge wear, and a few small patches of light pitting. Import and factory markings remain sharp. The bore is bright and free of corrosion.
What’s Included
- Arsenal Circle 10 Makarov PM pistol
- 3 × 8-round steel factory magazines
This PM was produced during the final licensed Makarov run (1975–2007), making it one of the later Bulgarian specimens. The distinctive Circle 10 crest is stamped on the slide, and the matching slide and frame serials reinforce its collectibility.
Its straight-blowback, fixed-barrel system delivers inherent mechanical accuracy and a consistent sight picture through the machined front blade and rear notch sights. A slide-mounted safety/decocker and internal firing-pin block provide the traditional Makarov safety suite.
The compact 6.3 in. overall length, 3.68 in. barrel, and roughly 25–26 oz. weight strike a balance between carry comfort and controllability. The external spur hammer allows for both double-action first shots and crisp single-action follow-ups.
A heel-type magazine release, textured wrap-around polymer grip, and factory rear cocking serrations round out an authentic Cold War-era sidearm that remains simple to operate and maintain.