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Makarov (PM)

Makarov (PM)

 
Operation : Blowback, Semi Automatic, Double Action
Effective range : 25m
Manufacturer : KBP Instrument design Bureau (Russia)
Country of origin : USSR
Barrel length (in mm) : 93.5mm
Current country of manufacture : Russia and former Soviet Block Countries
Year of manufacture : 1950 onward
Regional name :
Calibre : 9mm
Cartridge Calibre : 9 x 18mm Makarov
Rifling : 4/6 Grooves to the right
Fore Sight : Blade
Rear Sight : Fixed Square Notch
Sight Radius :
Length of weapon (in mm) : 161mm
Number of barrels :
Weight loaded (in kg) : 0.810Kg
Weight unloaded (in kg) : 0.730Kg
Feeding Method : Box Magazine
Magazine capacity : 8 Rounds
Muzzle velocity : 315mps
Cyclic rate of fire :
Cylinder capacity :
Numbers on frame : yes
Numbers on magazine : yes
Numbers on other parts : yes
Identifiable markings :
Variant Names : PB; PMM; OTs-35; Baikal-422; IZH-71
Continent where found : Africa
Country where found : South Africa
Region where found : Gauteng
City/Town where found : Pretoria
Urban or rural area : Urban
Disposal of weapon : Police Training Exibit

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