*Russian, WW2, PPSh-41 Sub Machine Gun, with Two Drum Magazines, Dated 1944, Made at Tula Arsenal, Deactivated Old Spec*
Serial Number: 2705
Calibre: 7.62mm
Barrel Length: 10″
Marked on the top of the barrel: Tula Star over 1944 over 2705
Marked on RHS of barrel: 2705
Marked on bolt handle: 4067
Marked after the bolt: цг 2705
Marked on the RHS Stock: Triangle
Marked on the LHS stock: 2705, 1.TRZ
Marked on Trigger Guard: 2705
Marked on Magazine 1: 22, 1827 (in electro pencil), Star in a Shield. On the reverse: 33
Marked on Magazine 2: Triangle, 8 (or 3). On the reverse: 77
This PPSh-41 SMG comes complete with a sling and two DRUM magazines.
This is a WWII Russian PPSh-41 submachine gun dated 1944 and Tula marked. Matching serial numbers to Tula Armoury stamped breech, barrel, trigger plate, tang and stock. 1944 was a year marked by Soviet offensives driving the retreating German forces back towards Berlin. The failure of Operation Barbarossa and the German defeat at Stalingrad set the stage for the Red Army’s advance. The PPSh-41, instantly recognizable by its distinctive drum magazine and compact design, became one of the most iconic weapons of the conflict. Its simple yet effective design allowed for rapid mass production, making it a reliable choice in diverse conditions with minimal maintenance requirements. Captured PPSh-41s were frequently used by German troops, highlighting its reputation as a robust and effective weapon. After the war, this particular example was reissued to the pro-Communist state of Serbia, evidenced by the “1.TRZ” markings on the right side of the stock, Tehnicki Remontni Zavod #1 (Technical Overhaul Institute #1), a Yugoslavian military facility located in Čačak, Serbia. This institute primarily focused on refurbishing and maintaining small arms, including stocks and wood components, and is known to have been operational as early as 1944, continuing until as late as 2005.
The PPSh-41 (Пистоле́т-пулемёт Шпа́гина-41) is a Soviet-designed submachine gun, created by Georgy Shpagin as a cost-effective and simplified replacement for the PPD-40. It operates on an open-bolt, blowback system and uses the 7.62×25mm Tokarev cartridge. Known for its high rate of fire and robustness, the PPSh-41 became a primary infantry weapon for the Red Army during World War II and saw continued use in the Korean War. Approximately six million units were produced during WWII, making it one of the most mass-produced submachine guns of the era. Constructed mainly from stamped steel, it could be equipped with either a box magazine or a distinctive drum magazine for greater ammunition capacity. The result was a weapon that was incredibly reliable and capable of shocking firepower when firing bursts from its 71 round drum magazine.
*Condition*
Good used condition. Deactivated to Old Spec, trigger and bolt move and the magazine ejects. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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