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Hi, I am interested in buying a Russian Makarov pistol. According to the C&R list, "Makarov, pistol, Russian and East German, caliber 9mm Makarov" is eligible.
However, a number of people seem to think that the Russian IJ70 does not qualify since it was not a military variant.
Can anyone substantiate or refute this claim with something more than your own opinion or people talking on the Internet (ie: documentation/a letter from the ATF)?
I am of the belief that if the pistol is a 9mm Makarov manufactured in Russia or East German, it is C&R eligible, regardless of whether it is a commercial or military version. Nothing requires a gun to be a military variant to be a curio or a relic.
However, because this seems to be a gray area, I would like to err on the side of caution and know for certain. Thanks.
However, a number of people seem to think that the Russian IJ70 does not qualify since it was not a military variant.
Can anyone substantiate or refute this claim with something more than your own opinion or people talking on the Internet (ie: documentation/a letter from the ATF)?
I am of the belief that if the pistol is a 9mm Makarov manufactured in Russia or East German, it is C&R eligible, regardless of whether it is a commercial or military version. Nothing requires a gun to be a military variant to be a curio or a relic.
However, because this seems to be a gray area, I would like to err on the side of caution and know for certain. Thanks.