Century Arms · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1990
| Weight (empty) | 4500 g (158.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1150 mm (45.28") |
| Barrel Length | 622 mm (24.49") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 830 m/s (2723 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3340 J (2463 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
The Century Arms PSL 54 is a Romanian-built semi-automatic designated marksman rifle chambered in 7.62x54mmR, imported and finished for the US market. Though visually reminiscent of the Soviet SVD Dragunov, the PSL (Puscă Semiautomată cu Lunetă) is internally an enlarged RPK/AK long-stroke gas action rather than a Dragunov short-stroke design. It features a 24.5-inch chrome-lined barrel with 1:10 twist, skeletonized Dragunov-style stock, premium wood furniture, side optic rail, bulged trunnion, ...
Country of Origin: Romania