1962 marked East German manufactured PM pistol chambered in 9×18 Makarov.

The Makarov pistol is a famous sidearm and was the successful replacement to the Soviet TT-30 and TT-33 Tokarev pistols that were the side arm of the Red Army and its allies during WWII.  The Makarov pistol, also known as the PM and the Pistol M.  The PM was produced under license by China, Bulgaria and East Germany. Some of the other Soviet allies produced 9×18 pistols similar to the Makarov but with big differences. The East German PMs are some of the most sought after variant due to their high quality of craftsmanship and East Germany not existing anymore. Ernst Thalmann in Suhl was the factory in charge of producing these pistols. The pistols would begin development in 1958 and had many metallurgy issues early on. After the testing in the late 50’s was complete the plant moved back to machining their parts from billet well into the 60’s and saw a huge improvement.

Excellent condition
97% of the blue finish is intact with very minimal wear

The bore is in excellent condition and almost looks unfired. Shiny bore with crisp rifling, just a little dust.
The slide and breach feel great and the action is still nice and smooth.
Holster and case are in great shape, with minimal wear. The holster still feels nice and snug.
Grip panels are in great shape with no damage to report.

BX Serial prefix

62 – After the S/N on the frame is the date code 62 for 1962 production year.
Diamond proof mark (hardness test)

K100 – Made in Suhl East Germany

Other dot and proof mark tests can be found on this pistol the hammer and slide have hardness test marks and or a diamond.

Germany 9mm Mak
CAI ST ALB VT – Century Import marks (Pretty small and not in the way)