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Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« on: May 21, 2018, 10:34:54 AM »
We occasionally see a few SKS carbines with marks from the Middle East, so I thought you folks might appreciate a little different flair from the region.

Not many of these original Russian Makarov PMs out there.  This one is dated 1968,  lots of handling wear, non-import of course, and has a painted 112 rack number on the left grip.  Most likely an Iraqi capture, as others have been posted with similar markings. 

Don't want to know how it got here, just glad that it did.

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Re: Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2018, 11:28:00 AM »
neat, thanks for sharing.  thumb1
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Re: Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2018, 10:03:27 PM »
Nice!

Looks like some kid must have gotten a hold of it at some point.  I would use mineral spirits because its alot less potent then say acetone etc.   Should come right off...    thumb1
      
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Re: Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2018, 10:57:10 PM »
Love the Makarovs and that one has incredible character  thumb1

Some former Republican Guard major and current taxi driver is probably sitting at a cafe in Fallujah toking on a hookah and ruing the day he surrendered it to a USMC lieutenant.

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Re: Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2018, 12:20:58 AM »
Oh yeah !!  Spring has sprung in Maine and here come the garage sale finds .. Oh Boy.. Here we go again..  That's an amazing find ! Specimen !! as some would say. clap1. Hey its an Izzy !!  Have you shot it ? Probably need your readers to see down the pipe so be careful. And don't post up a pic standing next to a 3 point buck holding that thing this winter..   chuckles1 chuckles1  really cool Makarov thumb1                   
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Re: Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2018, 02:02:56 AM »
 :o

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Re: Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2018, 01:14:51 PM »
Why are you picking on me and my 3-point bucks?  You don't need as many Mak bullets to drop them!

And no, I won't be firing.  No need to risk breaking those grips, which are a big part of the value.  I didn't get it at a yard sale, but I did get it at a show for standard import Makarov pricing, if that helps!

Besides, I have  cheap P64 if I really want to bruise my hands.  Man, does that mother kick.

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Re: Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2018, 05:07:51 PM »
Get a replacement grip......  range trip.    ;)
      
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Re: Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2018, 10:45:25 AM »
Why are you picking on me and my 3-point bucks?  You don't need as many Mak bullets to drop them!

And no, I won't be firing.  No need to risk breaking those grips, which are a big part of the value.  I didn't get it at a yard sale, but I did get it at a show for standard import Makarov pricing, if that helps!

Besides, I have  cheap P64 if I really want to bruise my hands.  Man, does that mother kick.

Someone has to give you a bad time : )  Nice Little piece of Original Makarov you have possessed.  thumb1 Yes, The P64 is a little firecracker in your hand if your not ready for it : )

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Re: Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2019, 11:17:30 PM »
My goodness what a nice Mak !

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Re: Souvenir from the Sandbox - Russian Makarov PM
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2019, 03:24:57 PM »
That's a nice trophy!!

I'm envious.
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