Arsenal Makarov PM 9x18mm, Bulgarian Compact, Polished Blue, DA/SA, 3.68 in Fixed Barrel, 8+1, Import Marked
This Bulgarian-made Arsenal Makarov PM is a compact, steel-framed 9x18mm pistol with a polished blue finish and the classic fixed-barrel, straight-blowback PM design. It features an English export slide legend reading "Arsenal Made in BULGARIA" and an importer mark "D.I.G. VA. BCH, VA." The pistol includes one 8-round single-stack magazine and aftermarket checkered grips with star medallions installed.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: The slide shows handling wear consistent with normal use. The right grip panel has a chip, and the checkering remains strong. Finish and features display age-appropriate wear.
What’s Included
- Arsenal Makarov PM 9x18mm pistol
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel magazine with long oval witness window and flush floorplate
- Aftermarket two-panel checkered grips with star medallions (installed)
Built by Arsenal in Bulgaria, this Makarov PM follows the classic PM pattern with a fixed 3.68 in barrel and a straight-blowback operating system. The compact size and single-stack profile keep the format slim while maintaining the proven PM layout.
The pistol uses a double-action/single-action trigger with a slide-mounted safety/decocker and an exposed spur hammer. Controls include a heel-style magazine release consistent with the PM design.
Sights are fixed, with an integral front blade and a square-notch rear set in a dovetail. The slide has rear serrations and a serrated anti-glare rib to aid manipulation and sight tracking.
Construction is all steel with a polished blue finish on the frame, receiver, and slide. The gun bears the Arsenal logo and an English export legend "Arsenal Made in BULGARIA," along with the "D.I.G. VA. BCH, VA." import mark.
The installed aftermarket grips are two-panel, checkered, and feature star medallions. One 8-round single-stack magazine is included, matching the PM pattern with a long oval witness window and a flush floorplate. Capacity is 8+1.