Arsenal Bulgaria Makarov PM 9x18mm, 1976 Circle 10, Blued Steel, 3.68 in Fixed Barrel, DA/SA, 8+1
Made in Bulgaria by Arsenal (Circle 10), this Makarov PM is a Cold War-era service pistol produced in 1976, as indicated by the Cyrillic serial format with embedded year code "16." It features a blued steel construction, a compact profile, and a chrome-lined fixed barrel. Import-marked FOXTROT ELBRIDGE NY, it presents as an authentic Bulgarian military surplus sidearm with classic Makarov features and two 8-round magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The original blued finish is largely intact with minor thinning at the muzzle and other high-contact points. The fixed 3.68-inch chrome-lined barrel shows strong, visible rifling.
What’s Included
- Arsenal Bulgaria Makarov PM 9x18mm pistol
- 2x 8-round steel single-stack magazines
- Leather flap holster with external pouch
- Leather shoulder strap with metal clip
This Bulgarian Makarov PM is an Arsenal (Circle 10) service pistol chambered in 9x18mm Makarov. It is a compact, all-steel sidearm with a blued finish and a 3.68-inch chrome-lined fixed barrel. The Cyrillic serial format includes the "16" year code, placing production in 1976 during the Cold War period. It is import-marked by FOXTROT ELBRIDGE NY and bears the Circle 10 Arsenal Bulgaria mark.
The operating system is straight-blowback with DA/SA trigger action. Controls are true to the pattern, including a heel-type magazine release and a slide-mounted safety/decocker. A top-mounted loaded-chamber indicator pin and an exposed spur hammer round out the practical safety and status features.
Slide details include rear slide serrations and a top anti-glare rib/serrations for sighting clarity. The pistol uses fixed sights with a blade front and a notch rear. A lanyard loop is integrated at the base of the grip for secure retention in the field.
Ergonomics remain classic Makarov: brown phenolic grips with star medallions, steel construction, and an 8+1 capacity. This Bulgarian-made example presents as an authentic military surplus configuration with the features and markings collectors look for.