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Armchair Bronco · December 14, 2012, 12:36 AM

Today, I was the last man standing in an online auction for a minty 1960 East German Makarov with no import marks. The gun is a spotless 99%-er with a nice period black leather holster.

It also includes a magazine with an electro-pencil matching serial number.

I did my part to drive up the price for collectible EG Makarovs, but this gun was "THE ONE" and I had to have it.

It will NOT be a safe queen, either! If I had a muscle car from 1969, I would drive it, not keep it in the garage 24/7. This gun is no different: it will be a regular visitor to the local outdoor shooting range.

Can't wait to get started!

December 14, 2012, 12:36 AM	#1
Armchair Bronco Member Join Date: October 31, 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 28	Purchased my first handgun today: 1960 East German Makarov Today, I was the last man standing in an online auction for a minty 1960 East German Makarov with no import marks. The gun is a spotless 99%-er with a nice period black leather holster. It also includes a magazine with an electro-pencil matching serial number. I did my part to drive up the price for collectible EG Makarovs, but this gun was "THE ONE" and I had to have it. It will NOT be a safe queen, either! If I had a muscle car from 1969, I would drive it, not keep it in the garage 24/7. This gun is no different: it will be a regular visitor to the local outdoor shooting range. Can't wait to get started!