Shpagin Submachine Gun (PPSH) Replica — Detailed Information

Name: Shpagin Submachine Gun (PPSH) Replica. Manufacturer: ZBROIA. Category: Training and Modeling Weapons > Weapon Replicas (MMG).

Description: Mass-dimensional replicas are deactivated combat weapon samples that preclude the possibility of firing. They retain the external identity of the original and are intended for training, demonstrations, collecting, and learning skills in assembly, disassembly, and maintenance (cleaning, carrying, storage). The PPSH replica reproduces the external appearance and main components of the Shpagin submachine gun, allowing for practical skill acquisition without risk.

Historical Background: The Georgy Shpagin submachine gun system was adopted in 1941 and was actively used during the Great Patriotic War and in the post-war period in many conflicts. The PPSH became one of the symbols of that era, widely known for its distinctive drum magazine and wooden stock.

Design Features: The PPSH is an automatic handheld firearm designed for firing in bursts and single shots. The automation operates on the principle of a free bolt recoil: cartridge extraction and reloading occur due to the backward movement of the unsecured bolt after firing. A similar principle was later applied in other designs, for example, in the Israeli Uzi. The receiver housing is combined with the barrel shroud; a massive free bolt with a safety on the charging handle is used; the fire mode selector is located in the trigger guard in front of the trigger; there is a flip-up sight, a drum magazine, and a wooden stock.

Ammunition and Magazine: The PPSH used 7.62 mm caliber cartridges (designated 7.62 TT in traditional sources), which were held in a 71-round drum magazine.

Advantages and Disadvantages: Among the submachine gun's strengths are high reliability, combat effectiveness in combat conditions, and powerful impact. Disadvantages include overheating during intense firing, significant weight, and increased requirements for cleanliness and maintenance.

Replica Technical Specifications

• MMG/SXP Weight: 3.7 kg
• Overall Length: 840 mm
• Caliber: 7.62 mm
• Type: Submachine gun
• Kind: Assault rifle

The PPSH replica from ZBROIA is ideal for training centers, museums, film production, reenactment events, and private collections where visual authenticity and safe use are important. It allows familiarization with the submachine gun's structure, practicing disassembly-assembly procedures, and maintenance techniques without using ammunition.

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