Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this scarce Russian-made semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the IMEZ (Imported by B-West Imports, Inc. Tucson, AZ) IJ70-17AS!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Russia by IMEZ (Imported by B-West Imports, Inc. Tucson, AZ)
Model: IJ70-17AS
Serial: BTM1387
Caliber: .380 ACP
Finish: Satin Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 3.6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic with Texturing and Right-Handed Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number and Russian proofs. The left side of the slide is marked “IJ70-17AS” and “Made in RUSSIA / by IMEZ,” along with the matching serial number. The right side of the slide is marked “Cal. 380-ACP” and “B-WEST / TUC:AZ.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Adopted in 1994 as the PMM (Pistolet Makarova Modernizirovannyy or "Modernized Makarov Pistol"), the Grach-3 was not intended to replace the original Makarov. Its military use has been limited primarily to the Russian Federation’s airborne troops and special operations units of the GRU. Interestingly, the PMM found greater success as a commercial export to the USA, a trend that emerged due to the financial challenges following the dissolution of the USSR. As the Cold War ended and the Iron Curtain lifted, Russian-made firearms entered the U.S. market in significant numbers during the mid-1990s. However, the Gun Control Act of 1968 imposed a "sporting purposes" requirement, and Clinton-era trade restrictions barred the importation of non-C&R Russian military surplus firearms. Consequently, Russian Makarovs could only be imported if they featured thumb rest grips and adjustable rear sight assemblies, necessitating assembly on a strictly commercial production line. In response, the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant developed a line of compliant Makarov pistols marked "Made in Russia by IMEZ" for U.S. importers.
Model: IJ70-17AS
Serial: BTM1387
Caliber: .380 ACP
Finish: Satin Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 3.6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic with Texturing and Right-Handed Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number and Russian proofs. The left side of the slide is marked “IJ70-17AS” and “Made in RUSSIA / by IMEZ,” along with the matching serial number. The right side of the slide is marked “Cal. 380-ACP” and “B-WEST / TUC:AZ.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Adopted in 1994 as the PMM (Pistolet Makarova Modernizirovannyy or "Modernized Makarov Pistol"), the Grach-3 was not intended to replace the original Makarov. Its military use has been limited primarily to the Russian Federation’s airborne troops and special operations units of the GRU. Interestingly, the PMM found greater success as a commercial export to the USA, a trend that emerged due to the financial challenges following the dissolution of the USSR. As the Cold War ended and the Iron Curtain lifted, Russian-made firearms entered the U.S. market in significant numbers during the mid-1990s. However, the Gun Control Act of 1968 imposed a "sporting purposes" requirement, and Clinton-era trade restrictions barred the importation of non-C&R Russian military surplus firearms. Consequently, Russian Makarovs could only be imported if they featured thumb rest grips and adjustable rear sight assemblies, necessitating assembly on a strictly commercial production line. In response, the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant developed a line of compliant Makarov pistols marked "Made in Russia by IMEZ" for U.S. importers.
The IMEZ product line included the eight-shot IJ70-18A pistol in 9×18mm, which was essentially a standard Makarov PM, alongside a similar eight-shot model in .380 ACP, designated IJ70-17A. The letter “A” indicated the presence of adjustable rear sights, and the IJ70-18As and IJ70-17As were identical aside from caliber and external markings. IMEZ also offered the IJ70-17AS in .380 ACP, featuring adjustable sights and a satin stainless-steel finish. Additionally, the company commercialized the PMM by introducing the IJ70-17AH in .380 ACP and the IJ70-18AH in 9×18mm, with the “H” denoting “high capacity” as both models came equipped with PMM-type double-stack magazines.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the original factory-labeled box and all other contents seen pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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