Baikal MCM
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The MCM is a .22 LR pistol primarily used for competitive target shooting in 25m Standard Pistol class under the rules of the International Shooting Sport Federation
for bullseye
round-target shooting at 25 m. The Margolin has been used since the 1950s, and complies with all international competition standards.
The MCM was designed by Mikhail Margolin in 1948 and made its international debut at the 36th World Championships held in 1954 at Caracas
, Venezuela
.
A very accurate, reliable and economically priced pistol of functional and simple design. The designer himself was totally blind, which might have an influence on the design. The most criticised characteristic - the elevation of the plane of sight - could thus also be explained: The designer could not aim his pistol.
The barrel, being comparatively light-weight, can be equipped with an under barrel weight for added steadyness.
A more concealable version of the pistol, Margo is available for a less formal target shooting and self-defence applications. The barrel is shortened and original sights are simplified in this version.This was also made in a limited quantity by the Chinese called "PS-01", subtle differences are the better fully adjustable rear sight system and non adjustable front sight blade, and threaded muzzle. It is thought there may have been less than 100 were ever exported from China. They are exceptional quality, accurate, collectable.
International Shooting Sport Federation
The International Shooting Sport Federation is an organization that governs international shooting sports. While far from the only such organization, it is the one that is a member of the International Olympic Committee and so it is in charge of the Olympic shooting events. Not all ISSF shooting...
for bullseye
Bullseye (shooting competition)
Bullseye, also known as conventional pistol, is a shooting sport in which participants shoot handguns at paper targets at fixed distances and time limits. A number of organizations, including the NRA and Civilian Marksmanship Program in the United States, have established rules and keep records for...
round-target shooting at 25 m. The Margolin has been used since the 1950s, and complies with all international competition standards.
The MCM was designed by Mikhail Margolin in 1948 and made its international debut at the 36th World Championships held in 1954 at Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
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A very accurate, reliable and economically priced pistol of functional and simple design. The designer himself was totally blind, which might have an influence on the design. The most criticised characteristic - the elevation of the plane of sight - could thus also be explained: The designer could not aim his pistol.
The barrel, being comparatively light-weight, can be equipped with an under barrel weight for added steadyness.
A more concealable version of the pistol, Margo is available for a less formal target shooting and self-defence applications. The barrel is shortened and original sights are simplified in this version.This was also made in a limited quantity by the Chinese called "PS-01", subtle differences are the better fully adjustable rear sight system and non adjustable front sight blade, and threaded muzzle. It is thought there may have been less than 100 were ever exported from China. They are exceptional quality, accurate, collectable.
External links
- "MCM Standard Small-bore Pistol", manufacturer's overview of MCM (aka "Margolin"), with downloadable specs
- Guns Magazine, September 1958 'The Man To Beat In Moscow'