Videos tagged with Leningrad Siege

This review covers the Leningrad-produced PPS-42 submachine gun, a predecessor to the PPS-43, highlighting its emergency wartime design and stamped steel construction. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates its rapid fire, discusses historical context, and notes technical details like magazine non-interchangeability and stock design. The video emphasizes the weapon's role in breaking the Siege of Leningrad.

This guide details the field stripping process for the rare Soviet PPS-42 submachine gun, emphasizing its simple blowback action and efficient design. Developed by Alexei Ivanovich Sudayev during the Siege of Leningrad, the PPS-42 was a crucial predecessor to the more common PPS-43. The video highlights its manufacturing efficiency and historical significance, offering insights into its internal mechanics.