**RUSSIAN PPS-43 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 619. 7.65 X 25 MM. 10″ bbl. This PPS-43 was made in 1945 as indicated on top of receiver. SN 619 has a 2 Cyrillic prefix on top of receiver. Proof marks are visible at underside of trunnion. Bolt SN also has 2 Russian Cyrillic letter prefix and its number does not match receiver. There is a small weld tab on lower receiver where the bolt rests in its forward position which indicates that this weapon may be a reactivated DEWAT. Although this weapon has Russian Cyrillic letters it is registered on the ATF form 4 as coming from China as model 1945. This weapon includes two 30-rnd smooth sided magazines. Workmanship on this weapon is somewhat crude but better than this cataloger has seen on other examples. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 75% finish remaining with numerous spots of pitting throughout. Wear to high points revealing bare metal. There is dust and grime in recessed areas from long storage. Bore has strong rifling with light pitting. Bolt face is fine with some light pitting. Magazines retain about 85% of their orig finish with some light pitting and thinning to blueing. Hand grip is extremely fine. This is a popular and sought after sub machine gun model from WWII. 4-51777 JWK80 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1084

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1084	$13,800.00	RUSSIAN PPS-43 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R). SN 619. 7.65 X 25 MM. 10″ bbl. This PPS-43 was made in 1945 as indicated on top of receiver. SN 619 has a 2 Cyrillic prefix on top of receiver. Proof marks are visible at underside of trunnion. Bolt SN also has 2 Russian Cyrillic letter prefix and its number does not match receiver. There is a small weld tab on lower receiver where the bolt rests in its forward position which indicates that this weapon may be a reactivated DEWAT. Although this weapon has Russian Cyrillic letters it is registered on the ATF form 4 as coming from China as model 1945. This weapon includes two 30-rnd smooth sided magazines. Workmanship on this weapon is somewhat crude but better than this cataloger has seen on other examples. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with about 75% finish remaining with numerous spots of pitting throughout. Wear to high points revealing bare metal. There is dust and grime in recessed areas from long storage. Bore has strong rifling with light pitting. Bolt face is fine with some light pitting. Magazines retain about 85% of their orig finish with some light pitting and thinning to blueing. Hand grip is extremely fine. This is a popular and sought after sub machine gun model from WWII. 4-51777 JWK80 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1084 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium**, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**RUSSIAN PPS-43 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).