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Izhevsk Mechanical Plant Makarov PM 9x18mm East German

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

East German Volkspolizei and NVA (National People's Army) issue Makarov PM, manufactured at Ernst Thälmann Werk in Suhl under Soviet license.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 9x18mm Makarov

Capacity: 8

Year introduced: 1951, East Germany

Weight: 25.6 oz

Overall length: 6.35"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military, law enforcement