The Soviet State Arsenals PPS-43 Simplified SMG is a soviet union-made select-fire submachine gun chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev, introduced in 1943. Primary use: military. Type: Submachine Gun Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1943, Soviet Union Weight: 88 oz Overall length: 24" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military