Baikal IJ-70 Makarov 9x18mm Compact DA/SA Steel Pistol, 3.7 in Fixed Barrel, Adjustable Rear Sight, KBI Import (Russia)
This Russian Makarov manufactured in the Baikal facility is the commercial/export IJ-70 chambered in 9x18mm Makarov. It features a compact steel frame with a fixed 3.7 in barrel, a DA/SA operating system, and an adjustable rear sight. Bilingual Cyrillic and English markings and KBI (Harrisburg, PA) import stamps identify it as an export variant built in Russia.
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 Notes: The lands and grooves show minor wear. There is a small rust spot on the left side of the slide.
What’s Included
- 2x 8-round single-stack steel magazines
- Leather flap holster with external spare-magazine pocket
The IJ-70 is a Makarov-pattern, single-stack compact pistol, built with an all-steel frame and slide and finished in blued/black oxide. Its 3.7 in fixed steel barrel and straight-blowback operation follow the classic Russian design, chambered for the 9x18mm Makarov cartridge.
Controls include a double-action/single-action trigger, a slide-mounted safety that also functions as a decocker, and a heel-type magazine release. The slide incorporates an external extractor and a serrated top rib.
Sights consist of a fixed front blade paired with an adjustable rear notch, a commercial/export feature on the IJ-70 line. The one-piece wraparound black synthetic grip adds a molded palm swell and checkered panels for a secure hold.
Import and model markings are bilingual, with English and Cyrillic legends, and include Baikal IJ-70 model and KBI, Inc. Harrisburg, PA import information alongside Made in Russia identifiers.