With a design inspired by the Walther PP series, the Makarov PM was developed shortly after the end of World War II as a lighter replacement for the Tokarev pistol, and adopted in 1951. It served as the standard issue pistol for Soviet personnel throughout the Cold War period, and subsequently with the Russian Federation forces until 2003. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, with the slide and frame marked with "DR" prefix. The frame is also marked "1963" on the left side along with an illegible American importer mark and "9MM GERMANY" German import mark. Fitted with a one-piece checkered Bakelite grip. Includes a "03/OTK11 62" marked brown leather holster with cleaning rod and extra magazine.