Baikal Makarov Questions Please

[cozzamec]

I have a Baikal Makarov, all steel bought in around 94. Very well made and never been fired. From what I have seen it is much better than later models and must be Generation 1. Clearly is the converted 9mm.

Didn't think they made these until 98? Which are very rare.
Year it was made are the first two numbers in the serial number found on the slide, frame and mag assuming they all match.

[HiveTool]

I'm on the lookout for one of these, I almost got one when they first came out in the 90's, but I couldn't justify it at the time, buying online (where I live there are not really any local gun shops, I have to beg a lift from my neighbour for a 40 mile round trip to a decent gun shop) how do I know that I am getting a decent one (earlier = decent), I've looked and they can range in price quite significantly, any pointers greatly received.

[Mark D]

I'm on the lookout for one of these, I almost got one when they first came out in the 90's, but I couldn't justify it at the time, buying online (where I live there are not really any local gun shops, I have to beg a lift from my neighbour for a 40 mile round trip to a decent gun shop) how do I know that I am getting a decent one (earlier = decent), I've looked and they can range in price quite significantly, any pointers greatly received.

Have read here:http://umarexboysclubforum.myfinefor...forum.php?f=64

[Nice65]

I'm having the same problem with gas leaking on a model marked T06 055974. What year would that be? It's sealing at the neck of the cartridge, but leaking through the ports above.

Anyone know where I can get some spare seals? And I'd like to reinstall the original screw in the magazine, but can't find them either. Someone has snapped the screwdriver bit on the tool, a replacement would be cool, but a wide screwdriver will do if I can't find one.

[felix gunner]

I'm having the same problem with gas leaking on a model marked T06 055974. What year would that be? It's sealing at the neck of the cartridge, but leaking through the ports above.

Anyone know where I can get some spare seals? And I'd like to reinstall the original screw in the magazine, but can't find them either. Someone has snapped the screwdriver bit on the tool, a replacement would be cool, but a wide screwdriver will do if I can't find one.

Sadly the original Mak forum with all stickies/how-to's etc died some years ago but much of the info I wrote and relevant pictures (making tools, base screws, seal info, upgrades etc) is buried in this topic so well worth a delve):

http://umarexboysclubforum.myfinefor...bout11253.html

[Nice65]

Sadly the original Mak forum with all stickies/how-to's etc died some years ago but much of the info I wrote (making tools, base scress, seal info, upgrades etc) is buried in this topic so well worth a delve):

http://umarexboysclubforum.myfinefor...bout11253.html

Thank you fella, I shall have a browse this evening.

[Nice65]

Think I've found the problem and solution. There are supposed to be 2 within the magazine at the point it meets the barrel, a clear yellow silicone, and a larger black one. The black one is missing, so a new set of seals are on the way.

Though this is my second Mak, I'm enjoying slowly getting to know what's what. Who knows, I'll be trigger polishing soon

Help much appreciated, thanks.

[sutherland2829]

The 1998 models were only available in the US and their serial number started with T98, these are very rare in the UK, Uk versions were only available from 1999 so feel that Lurchermiss's cannot have been from 1994 as they were not available pre 1999, a good condition 1999 model if it has the T99 serial number and all the matching box, tools manual ect can go for anywhere between £180 and £250 to a serious Mak buyer who is willing to pay over the odds however they still come up for sale on sites for much less than this if your in the right place at the right time, I bought a Gen 1 with all original packaging ect for £125 last year so they can be found for less than the cost of the newer models if your lucky. In my opinion the rarer versions are some of the later Gen 2 versions with the square bearded front, you don't see these coming up for sale as often as the Gen 1 versions with the narrower front slide and as such I would pay more for one of them.

[Lurchermiss]

On reflection I must have got the date I purchased it wrong. My serial number begins T007.

[Mark D]

On reflection I must have got the date I purchased it wrong. My serial number begins T007.

That will be a year 2000 model