Imez PM 9x18mm Makarov, 1976 Izhevsk Soviet Production, DA/SA Compact with Fixed 3.68 in Barrel, Blued, 8+1
Compact, all-steel, and Soviet-made in 1976, this Imez PM was manufactured at the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant and bears the arrow-in-triangle factory mark with small acceptance proofs. It is a PW Arms, Redmond, WA import; although the import line includes "BULG," the absence of the Bulgarian Circle 10 stamp and the Izhevsk proofs confirm Soviet production. Features include a fixed 3.68 in barrel, DA/SA operation with a slide-mounted safety/decocker, a loaded chamber indicator, and matching Cyrillic-prefix serials on the slide and frame.
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: There are scratches and blemishes present, with small spots of pitting in the finish.
What's Included
- Imez PM pistol (9x18mm Makarov)
- 2x 8-round steel single-stack Makarov PM magazines; hand-scribed matching numbers '3475-1' and '3475-2'
Produced at Izhevsk in the 1970s and frame-stamped 1976, this PM retains the correct arrow-in-triangle factory mark and small acceptance proofs associated with Soviet manufacture. The slide and frame carry matching Cyrillic-prefix serials, aligning with typical Soviet production practices of the period.
This compact, straight-blowback PM is chambered in 9x18mm Makarov and uses a fixed approximately 3.68 in barrel. It features DA/SA operation with a slide-mounted safety/decocker and a loaded chamber indicator pin, providing the standard control layout expected of the PM pattern.
Sighting is via fixed sights with an integral front blade and a rear notch. The slide includes vertical rear serrations and an anti-glare rib. The exposed spur hammer, steel frame, and 8+1 capacity complete a classic PM configuration built for service durability.
External details include reddish-brown checkered grip panels with star medallions and a lanyard ring at the heel. The blued finish presents as a traditional service-style treatment consistent with the era.
The pistol bears a PW ARMS REDMOND WA 9x18M BULG import mark. Despite the 'BULG' line, the lack of a Bulgarian Circle 10 stamp and the presence of Izhevsk factory markings confirm this example as Soviet, not Bulgarian, production.