PPS Submachine Gun Replica

Manufacturer: ZBROIA
Category: Training & Simulation Weapons > Weapon Replicas (MMG)

Product Description: This replica is a deactivated, full-size PPS-43 submachine gun model, designed for training, learning disassembly/assembly, and demonstration without the risk of firing. The replica externally fully imitates the combat original and conveys key structural features, allowing for the practice of weapon handling skills in educational processes, museum exhibits, and collecting.

Historical Background: The PPS-43 (Sudayev's Submachine Gun, 1943 model) was developed by Aleksey Ivanovich Sudayev to arm scouts, sappers, and signalmen, but quickly found use in all branches of the military due to improved combat and operational characteristics compared to its predecessor, the PPSh-41. Modernizations carried out after testing allowed for the serial production of the PPS-43 to begin in mid-1943.

Technological advantages of the PPS-43 included reduced manufacturing time and decreased metal consumption, making the design simple and effective. During the war years, about half a million PPS-42 and PPS-43 units were produced, a significant portion of which were made in besieged Leningrad. After the end of hostilities, this model was supplied to socialist bloc countries and third-world nations and influenced the development of other submachine guns.

Design Features and Operation: The PPS-43's automatic action is based on the blowback principle. The trigger mechanism allows for full-auto fire only; the mechanical safety is a slider on the trigger guard, which, when engaged, blocks the trigger bar. The sight is a flip-up type with two fixed distances: 100 and 200 meters. It used a 35-round magazine with a latch behind the receiver's neck, which securely held it in place.

Technical Specifications of the Replica (transferred from the original description):

• Caliber: 7.62 mm
• Cartridge used: 7.62x25 TT
• Length with stock folded: 820 mm
• Length with stock extended: 623 mm
• Barrel length: 272 mm
• Weight without magazine: 3.1 kg
• Weight with magazine and cartridges: 3.67 kg
• Rate of fire: 600 rpm
• Practical rate of fire: 100 - 120 rpm
• Sighting range: 100, 200 meters
• Magazine capacity: 35 rounds

Additional Parameters (Replica Characteristics):

• Weight MMG/SXP, kg: 3.1
• Overall length, mm: 615 - 820
• Caliber: 7.62x25
• Type: Submachine gun
• Kind: Assault rifle

This replica is ideal for training centers, military museums, film production, and private collections where a realistic and safe imitation of a combat weapon is required. Thanks to the accurate reproduction of dimensions and weight parameters, the replica allows for practical training in assembly-disassembly and technical maintenance without the use of live ammunition.

If you need a realistic and safe model for training or demonstrations, the PPS replica from ZBROIA combines historical authenticity with operational convenience.

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