PTRS-41

Tula Arms Plant · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1941

Weight (empty)20900 g (737.2 oz)
Overall Length2108 mm (82.99")
Barrel Length1216 mm (47.87")
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Short Stroke
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity1012 m/s (3320 fps)
Muzzle Energy32588 J (24036 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

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