This is a rare commercial export variant PSM pistol, designated the IZh-75, as introduced in the 1990s and essentially identical to the previous version besides the grips, with this example manufactured in 1993. Designed in the late 1960s, the PSM was originally conceived as a compact defensive weapon for generals and similar officers. Instead, the pistol found an audience with security (KGB) and law enforcement, as the PSM was even more compact and concealable than the Makarov; with this example weighing in at one pound unloaded. The cartridge, 5.45x18, is a tiny, bottlenecked centerfire round with a high velocity sufficient to penetrate light body armor. Fixed sights, with matching serial numbers on the slide, frame and magazine, IZh-75 commercial export model designation on the left of the slide, caliber designation and West German proofs with "KD" (1993) date code on the chamber. Includes a box with hand written matching number, extra matching numbered magazine and tool.

Excellent overall with original finish and minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent. These desirable Soviet PSM pistols very rarely surface for public sale stateside!