From the Forgotten Weapons Channel, an overview of a WWII Russian PPS-43 submachine gun manufactured in 1945. This PPS-43 will be available in an upcoming auction from Rock Island Auction Company (RIA).
PPS Submachine Gun:
- Cartridge: 7.62×25mm Tokarev
- Action: Blowback, open bolt
- Rate of fire:
- 600-700 rounds/min (cyclic rate)
- 100 rounds/min (effective rate)
- Muzzle velocity: Approx. 500 m/s (1,640 ft/s)
- Effective firing range: 100 m – 150 m
- Maximum firing range: 200 m
- Feed system: 35-round detachable box magazine
- Sights: Flip rear sight, fixed blade front sight
- Weight:
- PPS-42: 2.95 kg (6.50 lb)
- PPS-43: 3.04 kg (6.7 lb)
- Length:
- PPS-42: 907 mm (35.7 in) stock extended / 641 mm (25.2 in) stock folded
- PPS-43: 820 mm (32.3 in) stock extended / 615 mm (24.2 in) stock folded
- Barrel length:
- PPS-42: 273 mm (10.7 in)
- PPS-43: 243 mm (9.6 in)