Norinco Model 59 Pistol 9x18mm Makarov

This Norinco Model 59 is a Chinese-manufactured semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x18mm Makarov, a design derived from the Soviet Makarov PM. The firearm features a 3.7 inch barrel and operates via a straight blowback system with a double-action/single-action trigger. The steel construction is finished in a high-polished bluing, and the frame is fitted with brown checkered synthetic grips featuring a central five-pointed star within a circle. The slide is equipped with a fixed front blade and a notch rear sight, with a serrated rib along the top to reduce glare. Prominent markings include MADE IN CHINA BY NORINCO and MODEL 59 9X18MM on the right side of the slide. The left side of the slide bears the importer information BETA ARMS, INC. LA CA and the serial number B00954. The left side o...