Arsenal Makarov PM 9x18mm, Bulgarian Circle 10, 1988 Production, Compact DA/SA, 3.68 in Barrel, 3 Magazines
This Bulgarian Arsenal (Circle 10) Makarov PM is a compact 9x18mm pistol produced in 1988, confirmed by the Bulgarian date code "28." It features matching factory Cyrillic serial/date markings on the slide and frame, and bears PW Arms, Redmond WA import marks. Classic PM design details are present, including a slide-mounted safety/decocker, heel-type magazine release, and one-piece brown phenolic grip with star medallions.
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: The slide shows light scratches and some marring of the bluing. The safety exhibits bluing wear from use.
What’s Included
- Arsenal Makarov PM 9x18mm pistol
- Three 8-round single-stack steel Makarov PM magazines
Bulgarian manufacture at Kazanlak (Arsenal, Circle 10) and the 1988 production date place this pistol squarely in the late Cold War period. The factory Cyrillic serial/date markings on both slide and frame match, adding desirable continuity to the pistol’s original configuration.
The PM’s compact, straight-blowback, DA/SA system is paired with an exposed spur hammer and a slide-mounted safety/decocker. A heel-type magazine release complements the standard single-stack 8-round magazine format, with a total capacity of 8+1.
Notable external features include rear diagonal slide serrations and a top anti-glare rib on the blued/polished slide. The sights consist of a front blade and a rear square-notch set in a dovetail with a top screw. A lanyard loop is fitted at the lower rear of the grip.
The frame and slide are carbon steel with a blued/polished finish. The one-piece brown phenolic grip carries star medallions and checkering, reflecting the PM’s standard service configuration. Import and proof details include PW ARMS REDMOND, WA, ARSENAL BULGARIA, the Circle 10 mark, and both Cyrillic and importer-applied Latin serials.
Barrel length measures 3.68 in. This example comes with three steel PM magazines, as noted, and retains the core mechanical and visual features that define Bulgarian Arsenal production.