Bulgarian Arsenal Makarov PM 9x18mm, 1989, Blued Compact DA/SA, PW Arms Import, 3.68 in Barrel, 8+1
This Bulgarian Arsenal (Circle 10) Makarov PM is a compact, all-steel 9x18mm pistol dated 1989 and import marked by PW Arms. It features a fixed steel barrel, DA/SA straight-blowback action, and a slide-mounted safety/decocker. The bore is bright and clean, and it retains classic Makarov details including brown checkered grip panels with star medallions and a lanyard ring at the heel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: Light handling marks are present from prior use. The bore is bright and clean. See photos for close-ups.
What’s Included
- Arsenal Makarov PM 9x18mm pistol (Bulgarian Circle 10)
- One 8-round Makarov PM-pattern steel magazine with elongated witness slot and flat baseplate
Bulgarian Arsenal production with the Circle 10 logo gives this PM clear provenance, and the slide bears the factory two-digit date code for 1989. The pistol also carries the PW ARMS REDMOND, WA import mark, providing traceable import history.
Its operating system is the classic PM formula: a DA/SA, straight-blowback action paired with a fixed 3.68-inch steel barrel. A slide-mounted safety/decocker and an exposed hammer spur offer familiar Makarov manual controls.
The pistol is compact and all-steel with a blued finish on the frame, slide, and receiver. It features the traditional brown checkered grip panels with star medallions and a lanyard ring at the grip heel.
Sight picture is provided by fixed sights: an integral front blade and a fixed rear notch. The slide includes vertical rear serrations and a top rib/serration strip for traction, along with the safety/decocker lever.
Chambered in 9x18mm Makarov with an 8+1 capacity, this example includes one 8-round magazine as shown. The bore condition is excellent with sharp rifling, aligning with the noted bright, clean interior.