German prefixes correlate to a date. Example given: AJ = 09 (as in 2009). In the 1990's I owned a German HK91 with an 'IB' date code which meant 81 (as in 1981). Arsenal codes can't fit into this format, because the 'BD' would equal 13 or 2013 and 'IK' would equal 80 or ???.
Anyone decipher the codes?
Arsenal Makarov Serial Number Lookup
The Browning-inspired TT served as a front-line pistol for over 20 years in Russia and longer in satellites, replaced for most users by the 9 x 18mm Makarov PM. A TT-30 may be readily distinguished from the more common TT-33 by examining the pistol’s backstrap. For you Bulgarian Makarov owners, here is a copy of the production codes and year of production info: Bulgarian production codes To find the Year of Manufacture of your Bulgarian 'Circle 10' Military Makarov, look at the serial number (S/N), normally found on the left side of the frame, above the grip. Bulgarian Makarov 9x18 Mak (PR37971) Description: Bulgarian Makarov 9x18 Mak caliber pistol. Cold War service pistol in very good condition. Serial number BA242006-.
Bulgarian Makarov Serial Numbers
This is a bit of a strange question: I have just bought my first Makarov, a Bulgarian from J&G. I don't have it yet--it's still at the FFL, waiting for me to pick it up.
I'm in New York, where all handguns have to be registered by make, model, caliber, and serial number before you can take possession. So today I was at the sheriff's office to register the Makarov and the clerk asked me for make and model. Hmm... The receipt just said 'Bulgarian Makarov' and the serial number. Make and model? Like 'Walther P1' or 'CZ 82'? I was stumped. It's a Makarov. So she put that as the make and left the model blank.
Anybody have an insight into this? As long as the serial number on the gun matches what it says on my permit, everything's legit, but I'm curious. Is there a model number for these? Or should it be called 'PM'?
Bulgarian Makarov 9x18
Bulgarian Makarov Pistol by Arsenal, 9x18 mm Semi-Auto, w / 1 - 8 Round Magazine. With polymer target-style grip. Small lot of the hard to find Bulgarian Makarov pistols, overall surplus good condition. The serial numbers completely disappered from the frame and almost from the slide. I refinshed the gun with Brownell's Teflon Moly black finish. It came out good. Dec 07, 2012 IJ70-18A = (its a commercial Makarov, chambered in 9x18 makarov, standard capacity) Serial Numbr = A CP 0653 Import Serial number = H609427 3 import marks = A horseshoe looking mark with a P in it, A circle with an arrow pointing up, and a Circle with a mark that looks like a 'n' I can not for the life of me figure out how old it is.