Makarov 9mm, Russia 1955

Description of the Product

The 9mm Pistolet Makarova, or PM, is a semi-automatic pistol developed in the Soviet Union under the leadership of Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov. It became the official pistol of the Soviet army and police in 1951, so this weapon saw the tensions of the Cold War from start to finish.

The use of the PM continued in Russia even after the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991. Although after 2003 Makarov was no longer an official weapon of the Russian armed forces or police, a large number of these pistols are still in use. Production of the PM continues both in Russia and abroad. The PM remains the official weapon in several old Eastern bloc countries, North Korea and Vietnam.

This reliable and durable semi-automatic pistol has been used all over the world, in China, Cuba, India, Estonia as well as in Zimbabwe, Laos, and of course all over the former Soviet Union. Thus, even today, this well-known pistol can still be found almost anywhere on earth.

• This gun is an exact replica of the original. The replica matches the original in size and weight, and the mechanisms of the weapon are working. The weapon can be cocked and dry fired like a real one. The slider moves and the magazine can be removed. Due to the materials used, the mechanisms cannot withstand continuous cocking and firing for long periods.
• Cast metal has been used to make this replica weapon. The handle plates are plastic. Zamac differs from steel in many respects, so the structure of the gun does not withstand pressure, it cannot be used to fire cartridges, nor can it be converted to a functional weapon by any means. The magazine differs slightly from the original, so that it cannot be used with a real gun.
• Replica guns such as this do not require permits in Finland, nor in many other countries. However, since the gun looks real, it should not be carried in public.
• A replica gun is perfect for historical re-enactment, on a theater stage, in film productions, for collectors of historical memorabilia, and as decoration.
• Length: 17 cm
• Weight: 650 g
• Manufacturer: Denix, Spain.
• In the images you can see how the pistol fits into the gun shoulder holster (#716). Shoulder holster can be purchased separately.

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