Makarov, look at the serial number (S/N), normally found on the left side of the frame, above the grip. The first two letters are the Production series, the next two digits are the Year code, see list below. The last four digits are the unit number in that production series. Please note, the 1970.

Baikal Makarov Serial Numbers List

Makarov UdSSR: Blind-Schiess Adapter: Baikal Makarov MP-654K CO2.40 S&W: SKS 45 Simonov Carcano 91/38: Winchester 1300: Bajonett Mod. 1957: VZ 52/57 (CZ).
Baikal Makarov S Serial Number Handy And. Ensure you have your serial number handy and visit this site to begin. The website is straight forward and all you have to do is type in the serial number to your gun and BAM you are presented with the date of creation, simple as that.

Russian Makarov Serial Numbers

Baikal Makarov Serial Numbers Free

After a few years going without after selling my 2002 dated MP-654K, I have become a born again Makarovnik and probably appreciate the design far more today than I did 20 years ago! Trouble is they keep multiplying as can be seen here
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RfjTkwLjSJ2Xf3KXA
I've probably amassed enough information on variations, use and modifications to produce a small book and am currently trying to put together a photo library of all major variations. This begs the question of whether the Makarov was produced during each year of its 22 year old life to date and I wonder if owners reading this can help out with a little research?
Does anyone on this forum own a T prefixed Makarov with one of the following dates:
T01
T03
As to the future; well my little ensemble is not yet complete, as I am still looking for a 98 prefixed model, a T12/13 with 17 slide serrations and a blued rather than part parkerised slide. Also, I would not mind a T18 with the bulky offset faux silencer if anyone has one surplus to requirements.
Dasvidanya.
John M