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[–] zaitcev ago 

I was always curious about the 2-piece receiver (or, rather, barrel shroud separated from the receiver). On the standard PPS in Soviet inventory, the receiver and shroud are one stamping. I suspect it's where part kits were cut when imported into the U.S.

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[–] Phrikus ago 

Were they still using the pps-43s in the '50s?

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[–] More_Bort ago 

Online sources list them as being used through the 1960s. I believe it. Remember militaries are huge and rarely ever just throw guns away entirely. SKS rifles were issued to rearline troops for decades after the AK was adopted too.

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[–] Justsomeone ago 

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[–] clamhurt_legbeard 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

milled receiver

3rd pin

Latin markings

Interesting stuff.

Beautiful picture and beautiful weapons!