| This is an original 1963 East German Makarov pistol (9x18 semiauto pistol). The pistol retains about 90% of the original blue finish. The original grips are also in mint condition. All-steel construction and superior materials Exceptionally accurate! Easy to take down and maintain Looks and functions very much like the Walther PPK, 8 rds +1 in chamber Both dbl/sgl action with fixed sights. Thumb safety on left side. Clip release difficult with latch on bottom of grip. Excellent concealable off-duty weapon Used by many agencies in Eastern Bloc , KGB and STASI which was widely regarded as one of the most effective and repressive intelligence and secret police agencies in the world. The Ernst Thaelman factory in Suhl, Thueringen made what are considered by some to be the finest pre-fall-of-the-Berlin Wall Makarovs. The finish is nice, the fit and machining is of quality as you'd expect from a German shop, and they shoot like a dream. East German production codes (not a complete list) Production year Letter Code 1958 S 1959 J, K, L, N, U 1960 B, F, G, H, M, T 1961 AP*,AR, AS, AQ, AT, AU, AV, AW, AX, AY, AZ 1962 BR, BT, BU, BV, BW, BX, BY, BZ 1963 DA, DB, DE, DF, DH, DK, DL, DP, BO, BP 1964 ES, ET, EV, EX, EZ 1965 ER, FB, FH, FF East German Makarovs are generally considered to be the highest quality Makarovs. |
