An Achilles Heel…..IZH46M

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I wonder if one can set up an alert for Baikal IZH-46M parts on ebay?  Or a pistol missing other than the parts you need, being sold cheap.

Else this is a huge bummer.   

[Stinger177]

I wonder if one can set up an alert for Baikal IZH-46M parts on ebay?  Or a pistol missing other than the parts you need, being sold cheap.

Else this is a huge bummer.   

I was thinking the same thing. Eight years ago, I used to go to EAA Corp, who was the importer of my 46M. They had many (but not all) parts for the 46M. I looked them up this evening for Baikal parts, but nothing comes up on their site.

Again, eight years ago, I had eBay connections with a seller in Belarus and another in the Ukraine that I bought Baikal parts from, but obviously, it's dicey to even comm with them these days, and, I've forgotten their names for contact. Even if I could recall them, given these times, I'd prefer not to. No need to put myself on the radar.

One of the things I remember distinctly from back then was that the guy in Belarus complained a lot about how Baikal was "cheapening" their product. Just one for example, the IZH MP61, which originally had a steel breech, and then went to plastic.

Frank - Who was the importer of your 46M? It should say on the left side of the gun. Witness my 46M below:



Left click to zoom and you can see EAA as the importer. Also note the serial number. The first two numbers (in this case 05...  - 2005) are the year of manufacture.
Again, who imported your 46M, an does the serial number as described above match the year that you bought it?

Reason I ask is that perhaps Baikal used a lesser grade steel on your part #51.

Just some random investigative thoughts on my part.

 

 

[subscriber]

Dennis,

Along your direction of enquiry, I bought my 46M from Krale in the Netherlands.   Their contact info is below, if anyone wants to ask them about parts:

info@krale.shop
From:  https://www.krale.shop/nl/contact-en-openingstijden/


Krale have gunsmiths that do repair inhouse.  They might have the parts Frank is looking for:

https://www.krale.shop/nl/geweermakerij-en-werkplaats/

[Stinger177]

Dennis,

Along your direction of enquiry, I bought my 46M from Krale in the Netherlands.   Their contact info is below, if anyone wants to ask them about parts:

info@krale.shop
From:  https://www.krale.shop/nl/contact-en-openingstijden/


Krale have gunsmiths that do repair inhouse.  They might have the parts Frank is looking for:

https://www.krale.shop/nl/geweermakerij-en-werkplaats/

Great lead. I had forgotten that Krale was still selling them, albeit (and most probably) the newest versions, so caveat emptor IMO. Krale is a great dealer, and I have had nothing but good experience with them to the point of obtaining custom stocks for my Weihrauch collection.

Before purchasing a 46M from Krale, I would ask the date of manufacture, or the serial numbers available. As I said, Krale is great at communicating. Just go through their email portal.

EDIT - I just checked Krales website and do not see a 46M listed.

Within the last three years or so, the 46M gun was sold under another name. It was an obvious direct copy and a total knock-off of the original Made In Russia versions (Baikal 46/46M). I was tempted at the time to buy one just for comparison, but my suspicion prevailed, so I did not buy one. According to my recent search, THAT pistol is no longer available (for obvious reason altogether I would think).

See below the knock-off:



I believe that some GTA members here have purchased this version, as that's how I first became aware of it. I'd be interested to hear some feedback on those purchases.

I WOULD NOT BUY THIS PISTOL!!!!  OK, let's call it what it is - The Air Venturi 46M. Barrel says it's made in Russia, but really from the same factory?

My Belarus friend says that he used to work at the Baikal plant, so I trust him not only in his words, but that he has always come through on everything that I've purchased from him.

IMO any other TRUE Baikal, Made In Russia, 46 or 46M should hold up, and be the best that were ever made.

JMHO


I hope it doesn't appear that I am getting off-topic here. I am just trying to sort out why the OP had that link breakage issue, how it came about, and how to ultimately fix it.

 

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I remember an Airgun of Arizona walk though video where someone was working on a 46M.  Can't find that video now, but they clearly have a repair service at AOA.  One can ask if they might have some 46M parts laying about.





While at it, also ask Utah airguns...

[Stinger177]

I remember an Airgun of Arizona walk though video where someone was working on a 46M.  Can't find that video now, but they clearly have a repair service at AOA.  One can ask if they might have some 46M parts laying about.





While at it, also ask Utah airguns...

AoA is from whom I bought my 46M. They sold it as a kit with that Bushnell Red Dot. I think the whole kit was under $400 in 2005, maybe less. Great people.

That's another great thought to go to them!

 

[Frank in Fairfield]

EAA imported my 46M.
I will check with AOA..
Son #1 is down there.
If not, somebody will buy the Steve Corcoran furniture, extra seals, sights, tool kit and aftermarket trigger.

BTW I was given a IZH60 rifle..It is a fun little rifle. Perfect for sniping in the yard and garage..

[Stinger177]

EAA imported my 46M.
I will check with AOA..
Son #1 is down there.
If not, somebody will buy the Steve Corcoran furniture, extra seals, sights, tool kit and aftermarket trigger.

BTW I was given a IZH60 rifle..It is a fun little rifle. Perfect for sniping in the yard and garage..

I really hope for you that you don't end up parting it out. When they function, they are fantastic pistols.

However, if you do part it out I would like first dibs on the grips.

I have four MP60's, two that have the original steel breech and two polymer. I also have a polymer MP61 that is five-shot auto load.

I made a fairly easy-to-make knob for the loading lever, but don't have a pic of it. If you're interested I can send a pic and walk you through it. To me, that was the worst part of the rifle, but my mod on that makes it a bit more classy and easier to use.

They are fun to mod. About eight years ago I went a bit crazy on the MP60 in the pic below. UTG scope, rubber grips, undermount torch, and the front sight globe houses a laser that can be fine tuned. TKO silencer. Last step would have been a bipod, but then I regained my sanity. 




Keep me in mind for those grips.

 

[Frank in Fairfield]

I saw a YouTube video where the fellow glued some plastic knobs from a multi-tool set on to the cocking lever. I tried to emulate that but I guess my loc-tite was not working.
You can PM the photos or email:
fwtc223@yahoo

Thanks