Developed by Soviet arms designer Georgy Shpagin, the PPSh-41 was the go-to infantry submachine gun for the USSR in World War II, produced in quantity and fielded the full width of the Eastern Front. Similar to other popular SMGs of the day, the PPSh was a blowback-driven open-bolt design, using as many stamped components as possible and an interesting production expedient for the barrel; one could make 2 PPSh barrels by cutting a Mosin-Nagant barrel in half and machining a new 7.62x25mm breech. Fielded by the Red Army and air-dropped to Soviet-friendly partisan forces, the SMG was also used by the Nazis (both in original 7.62 and re-chambered for 9mm Parabellum). After the war, large quantities were supplied to the Korean People's Army and the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, both of which deployed them en mass for the Korean War; while outstripped by the American M1 rifle and M2 carbine in terms of range and accuracy, they provided brutal up-close firepower during raids and night battles. Blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with an integral muzzle brake in the ventilated heat shield, marked "(star)/1944" ahead of the ejector port, with a two position selector switch (full/semi) inside the trigger guard. Fitted with a smooth one piece hardwood stock, with a leather and canvas sling and a steel buttplate. A nickel finished drum (non-matching) is included, as are four extra blued steel drum magazines and two canvas cases.
Good as "war trophy plated", with 75% of the nickel, showing some polishing marks, pitting and spotting. The stock is good, with some restamped numbers, scuffs and chips. The canvas items show some light wear and stains, the magazines show a mix of wear and handling. The recoil buffer is chipped, but the item is mechanically very good overall. NOTE: This item is restricted as a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.
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