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HISTORIC TREASURES
The history
The PPS-43 (Pistolet-Pulemet Sudaeva, model of 1943 = Sudaev submachine gun) was
born as an answer to the need for weapon that would be more compact and mobile than
the PPSh-41 then in use by the Soviet Army. The PPSh-41 was somewhat too long to be
used by tank crews and mobile recon groups and paratroopers so, late in 1941, the Red
Army issued a request for a new, more compact SMG. Designer Sudaev initially designed
his new SMG in 1942 and it was adopted under the designation of PPS-42. Next year he
refined the design and this final model was designated as PPS-43. This SMG was
manufactured in significant numbers, with nearly 2 million PPS-43 weapons manufactured
between 1943 and 1946. The PPS-43 is sometimes referred to as the best SMG of World
War 2. After WW2, it was widely exported to pro-Soviet regimes around the world and
widely copied.
The PPS-43 was license-produced in Poland starting in 1948.
Today
I.O. Inc., together with Pioneer Arms, has redesigned this historical firearm to shoot from
a closed bolt position. The safety is located at the front of the trigger guard. The receiver
and barrel shroud are made from stamped steel. The rear sight is an L-shaped flip type
and is marked for 100 and 200 meters distance. The front sight is a fixed blade. The barrel
is equipped with a simple muzzle brake. This firearm is an ATF approved pistol. The stock
has no function and is permanently fixed in its folded closed position.
This pistol is manufactured at the famed Radom Plant in Poland by Pioneer Arms. All
parts and components are new and Polish made. All parts and components are Polish
made. The PPS-43C pistol comes with a curved box magazine which holds up to 35 rounds.
Specifications
PPS-43C
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Weight 3.04 kg (6.7 lb) empty / 3.67 kg (8.1 lb) loaded
Length 615 mm (24.2 in)
Barrel length 250 mm (9.8 in)
Cartridge 7.62x25mm Tokarev
Action Closed bolt, semi-auto
Muzzle velocity Approx. 500 m/s (1,640 ft/s)
Effective range 100 m
Maximum range 200 m
Feed system 35-round detachable box magazine
Sights Flip rear sight, fixed blade front sight
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