Baikal IZH-70 IJ70-17A Semi-Auto Pistol in .380 ACP, DA/SA, 3.7 Inch Barrel, Dark Blued
This Baikal IZH-70 (IJ70-17A) is a commercial/export Makarov-pattern pistol made in Russia by IZHMECH. It is chambered in .380 ACP and built around a straight blowback operating system with a steel frame and a dark blued finish. Notable features include a DA/SA action with an external hammer, a slide-mounted safety/decocker, and an adjustable target-style rear sight.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 2x 8-round detachable steel magazines
- Soft nylon holster/pouch
Built on the IJ-70 series pattern, this compact pistol uses a DA/SA trigger system and an external hammer, with a slide-mounted safety that also functions as a decocker. The controls and layout are consistent with the Makarov-style design, and the heel-mounted lanyard loop/ring is present.
The sight setup includes iron sights with a fixed blade front sight and an adjustable target-style rear sight assembly. The slide features vertical rear serrations to aid manipulation.
Construction details include a steel frame and black checkered polymer grip panels marked with the Baikal/star emblem. The pistol is finished in dark bluing.
Markings noted on the pistol include "Made in RUSSIA," "BY IZHMECH," and import marks referencing B-WEST (Tucson, AZ), along with caliber and model markings that appear to include "IZH-70 cal. .380ACP" and "IJ70-17A." The slide and frame are marked with matching serial prefix/number.