Soviet PPS 43 Sub-Machine Gun Dated 1953

~ Soviet PPS 43 Sub-Machine Gun Dated 1953 ~

The PPS is a family of Soviet submachine guns chambered in 7.62×25mm Tokarev, developed by Alexei Sudayev as a low-cost personal defense weapon for reconnaissance units, vehicle crews and support service personnel.

The PPS was created in response to a Red Army requirement for a compact and lightweight weapon with similar accuracy and projectile energy to the Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun widely deployed at the time, with reduced rate of fire, produced at lower material cost and requiring fewer man-hours, particularly skilled labour.

Our example is dated 1953 and serial numbered KT07086.

~ Condition ~

The piece is in excellent condition, as seen in the pictures.

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