December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022
Standard configuration East German Makarov manufactured by Ernst Thaelmann. The left side of the frame bears East German proofs and "9MM MAK", while the right side bears a Century Arms International import stamp. Metal components exhibit a lustrous dark blue finish, while the frame is mounted with a 1-piece checkered black plastic wraparound grip. Rear retains its cord lanyard. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide, hammer, sear, as well as on the trigger bar. Pistol is accompanied by an original brown leather holster containing 1 spare non-matching magazine. CONDITION: Very good overall, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory applied blue finish, exhibiting some mild edge wear overall, as well as a few scattered marks from handling and storage. Mirror chrome-lined bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grip is very good. Holster exhibits some wear from storage and handling but is otherwise fine. From the Personal Collection of Esteemed Firearms Researcher and Collector Edwin F. Libby. MLW
Accessories
Holster, Extra magazine
Caliber/Bore
9x18mm Makarov
Manufacturer
Ernst Thaelmann