ERNST THAELMANN, EAST GERMAN MAKAROV M 9x18MM

The Makarov pistol or PM was the service pistol adopted by the Soviet Union shortly after the second world war, it featured heavy design influences from the Walthe model PP. the East German Model M pistols were known to be one of the higher quality versions of the Makarov, featuring a chrome lined barrel and high luster blued finish. This example is in very good overall condition with only light wear, although the grip has been replaced with a poor quality replacement. This pistol is also furnished with a good quality service holster.