Vasily Degtyarev's early submachine gun design. Limited production, used primarily by NKVD (secret police) and some army units. Complex and expensive to produce compared to later designs. Precursor to the PPD-40. Type: Submachine Gun Action: Blowback Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev Capacity: 25 Year introduced: 1934, Soviet Union Weight: 110 oz Overall length: 30" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military