beretta_maven
Free Thinking Member
I'm considering purchasing a Bulgarian Makarov PM (9X18). Can anyone tell me if it is legal to purchase in MD?
Is the Bulgarian Makarov PM legal in MD?
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I wanna go fast
Yes. You'll need an HQL though as the Bulgy ones aren't c&r eligible.
beretta_maven
Free Thinking Member
Thanks...I have my HQL, but I was getting conflicting information regarding whether the PM version was legal - like, is it on the MD handgun roster. I'll be damned if I can find it.
fivepointstar
Thank you MD-Goodbye
if you can find a Military Makarov they are dated, you can get one before 1985!! Also the commercial Makarov's trade under the name "Arsenal"
Bulgy's are dated in their serial #. you see
"## 10 ####"
the 2 digits are the date year
10=1970
15=1975
20=1980
25=1985
30=1990
35=1995
Bulgy's are dated in their serial #. you see
"## 10 ####"
the 2 digits are the date year
10=1970
15=1975
20=1980
25=1985
30=1990
35=1995
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I wanna go fast
Taking a quick glance Markarov is listed under Arsenal Bulgaria.
fivepointstar
Thank you MD-Goodbye
I have 2 Military PM's and 1 Arsenal (commercial) so yes they are legal
look under Arsenal
Handgun Roster
Manufacturer Model Model Number Caliber
Arsenal (Bulgaria) Makarov 9X18 MM, .380 ACP
Arsenal (Bulgaria) SLR-104 UR 5.45 X 39
I've been thinking about getting one of those. Are you buying off gun broker? I'd love to find a local source that sells them.
fivepointstar
Thank you MD-Goodbye
beretta_maven
Free Thinking Member
Yes, unfortunately. Haven't found what I am looking for locally.
beretta_maven
Free Thinking Member
Thanks for that info...I'm attempting to get the two digit date code from the seller.
fivepointstar
Thank you MD-Goodbye
on a side note....if you find a chromed military Bugly.....its one of the most rare PM you'll find. they are the Bulgarian Black Sea Navy PM. here is mine....you can see it's dated "22" so its 1982 you'll see the Circle 10 "AB 22 ####"
I've only seen 2 ever. I own one of them
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beretta_maven
Free Thinking Member
Very nice! That is truly a beauty. What magazines do you use? As I understand it, these can use Russian, East German or Bulgarian mags - is that correct?
fivepointstar
Thank you MD-Goodbye
mags are universal....
Chinese will work too. a few years back on of the IP's had made mags and they work too.
oldman12
Ultimate Member
Damn Fivepoint ,that's sweet.
beretta_maven
Free Thinking Member
One last question - that means I can't purchase a Bulgarian Makarov PM (military) version unless it is older than 1985, correct? The one I'm looking at was manufactured in 1987, and it is not the Arsenal commercial version.
Harabec Weathers
El Segundo
Incorrect. My Bulgarian military Makarov is a 1989, and I got after last October. You're good to go.
EDIT: There seems to be some confusion in this thread regarding the "PM". "PM" stands for (transliterated from Russian) "pistolet Makarova", or "Pistol of [Nikolai Fyodorovich] Makarov". Hope this clears things up for you.
beretta_maven
Free Thinking Member
Thank you...that was what I was looking for.
sykesville
Ultimate Member
Anyone have a Russian Makarov? I'd be curious to hear about its reliability.
Harabec Weathers
El Segundo
Anytime, glad I could help.
You want to know about the Russian commercial one from Baikal, or the Soviet Russian military model?
I don't personally know anyone with an example of the latter, but I'd bet a large sum that it's as reliable as they get.
As for the former, the post-Soviet Russian commercial model, I know someone who has one in 9x18. As far as I know, he hasn't had any issues of any kind. From what I've heard, the only "issue" with them is that the fit and finish aren't as good as the military versions. And there's those awful adjustable sights.
fivepointstar
Thank you MD-Goodbye
A PM is a PM very reliable.
here's one of my favorite PM videos. try this with any other pistol. Truly the AK of pistols
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAEbbhRJNYw
