what is this gun?

[6skylark9]

i found this in an antique shop. about the only thing i could make out on it was the date 1944. the owner couldn't tell me anything about it except it was made in russia. any ideas?

 

[Limpy88]

looks like a pistol version of this
RJ Militaria -RJ39 - WW2 Russian PPSH 41

 

[6skylark9]

very similar indeed.

 

[jblomenberg16]

very similar indeed.

Did you buy it?

 

[jdewyse]

Looks just like a PPSH that someone took a hacksaw to in order to shorten the barrel and take off the handle. Still pretty cool

 

[geronimojoe85]

Yeah it's a chopped ppsh. They did that alot in Vietnam. I saw a bunch like that in pics of captured weapons my dad had.

 

[6skylark9]

I'm interested in buying it but unsure if it'd be worth it. plus i'd have to find a way to get it back to the states. i'm currently on vacation in Albania.

 

[Plinkuh]

I'm interested in buying it but unsure if it'd be worth it. plus i'd have to find a way to get it back to the states. i'm currently on vacation in Albania.

Pretty interesting firearm. What're they asking for it?

 

[2cool9031]

The question for the day is...How much in American Money are they asking for it???

 

[6skylark9]

250 euro or around $330

 

[Plinkuh]

250 euro or around $330

That's pretty steep IMO. Looks to be in sort of a rough state

 

[6skylark9]

it is rough for sure. would be cool to have in my collection though

 

[jblomenberg16]

it is rough for sure. would be cool to have in my collection though

So...getting it back into the US should be fun...

 

[geronimojoe85]

I doubt you have a chance at getting it home. Is it functional?

 

[6skylark9]

i dont know if i'd feel safe firing it, but it seems to function. nothing on it is stuck really. barrel looks rough though. getting it home could be a huge issue. I'm going to make a couple phone calls to try and find out.

 

[indykid]

Is it full auto???? If so, your right to keep and bear that arm has been infringed and you can't have it.

 

[6skylark9]

unfortunately yes, thats what i've read. looks like it stays here.

 

[SKSnut]

unfortunately yes, thats what i've read. looks like it stays here.

Bummer, thats a sweet find.

 

[kevinj110]

Whats the weather like this time of year in Albania

 

[6skylark9]

the past few days have been 65 and sunny. quite a bit nicer than home, unless cold and snowy is what you prefer.