{"product_id":"deactivated-polish-wz-43-52-pps-43-submachine-gun-display-model-1953-factory-53-production","title":"Deactivated Polish WZ.43\/52 PPS-43 Submachine Gun Display Model – 1953 Factory 53 Production","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is a deactivated Polish WZ.43\/52 submachine gun, the Polish-produced variant of the famous Soviet PPS-43 designed by Alexei Sudaev during the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example was manufactured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory 53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as marked on the receiver. The firearm retains the iconic stamped-steel construction and military profile that made the PPS-43 one of the most recognizable submachine guns of the Cold War era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures include a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epost front sight with protective ears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eramp-mounted front sight base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-flip adjustable rear peep sight with U-notch apertures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eventilated barrel shroud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintegral muzzle brake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo-piece checkered black polymer grips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efolding steel buttstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and original sling swivels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe firearm has been professionally deactivated and is sold strictly as a display and collector's piece. The deactivation includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix welds on the underside of the receiver assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The action is permanently immobilized and does not cycle. The magazine is fixed in place and cannot be removed. The firearm cannot be field stripped or disassembled. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly moving component remaining is the folding stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which still functions for display purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall condition is very good, retaining an attractive military appearance with original-style blued finish and honest handling wear consistent with age and storage. Markings remain visible, including the Factory 53 production code and 1953 date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable Cold War-era military collectible and an excellent display piece for collectors of Eastern Bloc firearms, military history, and deactivated military arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: WZ.43\/52 (PPS-43 Pattern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Poland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory: Factory 53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Blued\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock: Folding Steel Buttstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrips: Two-Piece Checkered Black Polymer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSights: Post Front Sight with Protective Ears \/ Adjustable L-Flip Rear Peep Sight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Shroud: Ventilated Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuzzle Device: Integral Muzzle Brake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagazine: Fixed in Place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Deactivated Display Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold strictly as a historical display and collector's item. Not capable of firing and not intended for use as a functional firearm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53400848138351,"sku":"M000304","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_0527.jpg?v=1782337656","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/deactivated-polish-wz-43-52-pps-43-submachine-gun-display-model-1953-factory-53-production","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}