By end of the war some two million PPS-43 submachine guns had been made. Due to the oversupply of the Soviet army with submachine guns after the war, production of the PPS in the Soviet Union …

A basic overview of the incredibly simplified Soviet submachine gun the PPS-43. Read about the weapons basic history, production and use.

Aug 15, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the PPS-42 / PPS-43 Submachine Gun (SMG) including pictures.

Jul 9, 2021 · The PPS-43 became a staple submachine gun for Soviet troops in World War II. This simple design helped turn the tide, and now civilian versions are available for collectors.

The PPS-43 is a World War 2 era sub machine gun of Soviet origin. It was developed during the siege of Leningrad. During this time a cheaper and easier to produce weapon than the succesful PPSh-41 …

Jun 18, 2025 · Both weapons played vital roles in the Red Army’s arsenal, but despite the PPS being a more modern and efficient design, it never fully replaced the PPSh. This short article explores the …

The PPS-43 was a Soviet submachine gun developed during World War II as an improvement over the earlier PPSH-41. Chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev, the PPS-43 was designed for simplicity and …

Like other WWII SMGs, the PPS-43 is a blowback-operated firearm that fires from an open bolt. And as was the PPSh-41, it is chambered for the 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge. The cocking handle is a …

In 1943, the improved PPS-43 was developed with several major improvements, including a slightly shortened barrel and stock, an improved safety and stock locking mechanism, and relocation of the …

Feb 1, 2014 · The Soviet PPS-43 is a 7.62x25mm, full-automatic only weapon that fires from an open bolt. The cyclic rate is approximately 600 rounds per minute, nearly half of that of its predecessor the …