Baikal IJ-70-18A Makarov 9x18mm DA/SA Compact Pistol, Polished Blued, Adjustable Rear Sight, KBI Import, 3.68 in Barrel, Box, Holster, 1 Mag
This Russian-made Baikal IJ-70-18A is a compact, steel-framed Makarov-pattern pistol chambered in 9x18mm Makarov. It features the desirable fully adjustable rear sight variant, a polished blued finish, and import markings from KBI, Inc., Harrisburg, PA. The pistol comes with its original Baikal factory box bearing a matching end label (Article No. GR8907), a PM-pattern leather holster, and one 8-round magazine. Overall condition is very good with an excellent bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows a few light scratches and small blemishes from prior handling. The bore is bright and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 8-round steel single-stack magazine (oval witness slot, flat baseplate)
- Russian PM-pattern leather flap holster with shoulder strap and integrated spare-mag pouch
- Original Baikal factory cardboard box with matching end label (IJ-70 Makarov 9x18 NE, Article No. GR8907)
- Original bakelite star-pattern grip (loose)
The IJ-70-18A pairs a DA/SA, straight-blowback action with a fixed steel barrel for the classic Makarov operating system. Compact dimensions include a 3.68 in (93.5 mm) barrel, an overall length of about 161 mm, and a weight of roughly 0.73 kg. Capacity is 8+1 using a single-stack magazine.
Construction is all steel with a polished blued finish on the frame, slide, and receiver. The slide wears wide vertical serrations and a longitudinal anti-glare rib. Controls include a heel-type magazine release, an exposed spur hammer, and a curved trigger. A lanyard ring is fitted at the rear of the grip frame.
Sighting equipment consists of a fixed front blade and a tall, fully adjustable rear sight with windage and elevation screws. A slide-mounted safety also functions as a decocker, providing familiar Makarov-pattern handling.
Grips are the reddish-brown checkered bakelite/phenolic style with five-point star medallions. The included steel magazine features an oval witness slot and a flat baseplate, consistent with single-stack Makarov pattern magazines.
Markings include the KBI, Inc., Harrisburg, PA import stamp, "Made in Russia," and an MP 1014 stamp. The box end label matches the pistol configuration and shows "IJ-70 Makarov 9x18 NE" and Article No. GR8907 (manufacturer part number GR8907).