East German VEB Ernst Thälmann Makarov PM 9x18mm, 1961, DA/SA, Blued Steel, 3.68 in Barrel, 2 Mags, Leather Holster
East German-manufactured in 1961 at VEB Ernst Thälmann, Suhl (DDR), this Makarov PM pairs compact dimensions with the high-polish bluing and tight fit and finish associated with East German production. It features a D-prefix serial with a 61 year code, clear import/proof markings, and comes with two 8-round magazines and a leather holster. A fixed barrel, DA/SA operation, and classic PM controls complete this well-cared-for example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light wear and scuffs are visible on the finish. Overall, it is in great shape for its age.
What’s Included
- 2x 8-round steel single-stack magazines
- Leather holster with embossed emblem
Manufactured by VEB Fahrzeug-und Jagdwaffenwerke Ernst-Thälmann in Suhl, this East German PM is a 1961-dated pistol identifiable by its D-prefix serial with 61 year code. Import and proof markings include K100 in rectangle, GERMANY, and CAI ST ALB VT, providing clear provenance.
Built on a steel frame with a polished blue/black slide and blued finish, it wears a one-piece black checkered grip. East German PMs are noted for their high-polish bluing and superior fit and finish, and this example reflects those qualities.
The pistol uses a fixed 3.68 in barrel with straight-blowback operation and DA/SA trigger. Controls include a slide-mounted safety that doubles as a decocker and a heel-type magazine release. Capacity is 8+1 with the included single-stack magazines, and a lanyard loop is fitted at the heel.
Sighting is straightforward with a fixed front blade integral to the slide and a fixed rear notch. The slide features rear vertical serrations and a longitudinal anti-glare top strip to aid sight alignment. The compact size and clean, well-maintained bore round out a classic PM configuration.