![]() ![]() Some Makarov pistols made for commercial export are also stamped with year of production, or non-standard S/N series at the request of the Importer. These are pistols that were assembled from parts and frames that were made in 1999. ![]() Bulgarian 'Circle 10' military proof mark Year Code Year Code Year Code Year Code 1970 = 10 1971 = 11 1972 = 12 1973 = 13 1974 = 14 1975 = 15 (Begin Makarov Production under Russian Supervision) 1976 = 16 (first year Makarov Production, under Bulgarian supervision) 1977 = 17. Some Bulgarian pistols made in 1975 will have the Russian Date format, with the full year in place of the later date codes. Please note, the 1970 date is start of all Production at this plant using the 'Circle 10' code, the Makarov was first produced under Russian supervision in 1975, and first year of Production under Bulgarian control was 1976. The last four digits are the unit number in that production series. The first two letters are the Production series, the next two digits are the Year code, see list below. 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. ![]()
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