The Soviet State Arsenals PPS-43 is a ussr-made blowback submachine gun chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev, introduced in 1943. Primary use: military, sport. Type: Submachine Gun Action: Blowback Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev Capacity: 25 Year introduced: 1943, USSR Weight: 88 oz Overall length: 24" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military, sport