Tula Arms Plant · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1941
| Weight (empty) | 20900 g (737.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 2108 mm (82.99") |
| Barrel Length | 1216 mm (47.87") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1012 m/s (3320 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 32588 J (24036 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 14.5x114mm
The PTRS-41 is a semi-automatic anti-tank rifle designed by Sergei Simonov and fielded by the Soviet Red Army during World War II. Chambered in the powerful 14.5x114mm cartridge and fed from a 5-round en-bloc clip, it offered a significant rate of fire advantage over the single-shot PTRD-41. The gas-operated action with a short-stroke piston and tilting bolt allowed trained crews to deliver multiple aimed shots in rapid succession against armored targets. At 20.9 kg and over 2.1 meters long, it ...
Country of Origin: SU
Designer: Sergei Simonov