The PPS-43 is the semi-auto version of the Soviet WWII submachine gun developed during the Siege of Leningrad, featuring a folding stock and 35-round box magazine. Simpler and more reliable than the PPSh-41, it is highly collectible. Type: Semi-Auto Pistol Caliber Carbine Action: Blowback Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev Capacity: 35 Year introduced: 1943, USSR Weight: 6.7 oz Overall length: 32.3" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Collector, Range