Newbie Makarov question

[MrsRazz]

I just bought a Bulgarian Makarov and from the serial number Makarov.com says it was made in 1991. The dealer classified it as curio/relic/exempt. I'm curious as why it was classified this way?

Sorry, it's my first hand gun in 20 years and I couldn't find the answer.

[Noonanda]

because it does not have a loaded chamber indicator, otherwise if it was not C&R and not on the Approved safe handgun roster in this state you couldnt get it unless you did some other workarounds

[PEZHEAD265]

I don't know why it was classified as a C&R because ATF dosen't have it listed as one.The Century Arms Bulgarian is on the roster, but when you click on the link the page doesn't come up, so I don't know if it still is.

[morrcarr67]

The bulgarian is not C&R.

It is on the roster.

[MrsRazz]

The bulgarian is not C&R.

It is on the roster.

That's why I'm confused. The DROS lists it as C&R, but I had found it on the roster before I had bought it.

[morrcarr67]

That's why I'm confused. The DROS lists it as C&R, but I had found it on the roster before I had bought it.

I think your dealer is confused. It's all good though.

[morrcarr67]

I don't know why it was classified as a C&R because ATF dosen't have it listed as one.The Century Arms Bulgarian is on the roster, but when you click on the link the page doesn't come up, so I don't know if it still is.

It is still there. Good until this December

Bulgarian (Century Int'l Arms) Makarov (Century Int'l) / Steel Pistol 3.65" 9 mm Mak 12/6/2012