In 1949, North Korea began production of a domestic copy of the Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun. Designated the M49, it used a blend of Russian and Chinese characteristics, but was mechanically identical to the standard model, distinguishable only by its markings and its slightly oval-shaped stock profile.
Production began in a factory located in Pyongyang, which was briefly captured by Allied forces in late 1950. Upon retaking the city, the Korean government moved production to a safer location farther north, where the guns continued to be made until 1955.
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had the opp to light up a PPsh41 years ago.
ReplyDeleteFucking wicked cqc weapon.
PPsH 41 is tons of fun.
ReplyDeleteLook up the Forgotten Weapons episode on the American 180, the .22 lr sub gun. Also tons of fun.
Mitchell's Mausers makes a semi-auto 22lr clone that's a tack-driver, and a blast to shoot. My buds and I gave one to a group member as a wedding gift.
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