Baikal IJ-70-17A .380 ACP Compact Makarov, DA/SA, Blued Steel, Adjustable Rear Sight, K.B.I. Import
This Baikal IJ-70-17A is a commercial/export Makarov-pattern pistol chambered in .380 ACP with the single-stack configuration. Built in Izhevsk, Russia and imported by K.B.I. Harrisburg, PA, it features a factory adjustable rear sight unique to export models, an all-steel blued finish, and an 8+1 capacity in a compact footprint. It retains the classic exposed spur hammer, slide-mounted safety/decocker, and integral lanyard ring.
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: There are scratches and blemishes visible on exterior surfaces. Rust and pitting are present, including pitting within the slide serrations. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel magazine with right-side witness slot
- Factory reddish-brown checkered single-piece wraparound phenolic grip with star medallions (installed)
The IJ-70-17A is the .380 ACP single-stack export variant of the Makarov, offering nominal 8+1 capacity in a compact, all-steel package. This example carries K.B.I., HBG. PA importer markings and Izhevsk factory proofs, aligning it with 1990s-era Russian commercial production.
Operation is DA/SA with a straight-blowback system, paired with an exposed spur hammer and a slide-mounted safety/decocker. The fixed barrel design and steel construction reflect the robust Makarov pattern.
Sights include a fixed integral front blade and a factory adjustable rear unit that was specific to export-market models. The slide features vertical serrations and a longitudinal anti-glare rib.
The pistol wears its original reddish-brown checkered single-piece wraparound phenolic grip with star medallions and includes an integral lanyard ring at the grip frame. The blued finish covers both slide and frame for a uniform appearance.
Dimensions are compact with an approximate overall length of 6.5 in and a 3.68 in barrel. The included single-stack steel magazine supports the .380 ACP chambering and features a right-side witness slot.