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[[Image:SPSh_Flare_Pistol.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Russian SPSh Flare Pistol - 26.5mm]] | [[Image:SPSh_Flare_Pistol.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Russian SPSh Flare Pistol - 26.5mm]] | ||
| − | The '''SPSh''' (''Signalny Pistolet Shpagina'') is a Russian flare pistol designed by Georgy Semyonovich Shpagin (best known for his [[PPSh-41]] submachine gun). It entered service in 1943 as SPSh-43. In 1944 Shpagin designed a modified model, the SPSh-44 (also known as SPSh-2). | + | The '''SPSh''' (''Signalny Pistolet Shpagina'') is a Russian flare pistol designed by Georgy Semyonovich Shpagin (best known for his [[PPSh-41]] submachine gun). It entered service in 1943 as SPSh-43. In 1944 Shpagin designed a modified model, the SPSh-44 (also known as SPSh-2). The SPSh was replaced from 1981 by more compact '''SP-81'''. |
In Western countries the SPSh is known as the '''Kovrov Arsenal flare pistol'''. | In Western countries the SPSh is known as the '''Kovrov Arsenal flare pistol'''. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
| − | (1943 - | + | (1943 - 1981) |
* '''Type:''' Flare pistol | * '''Type:''' Flare pistol | ||
| − | * '''Country of Origin:''' | + | * '''Country of Origin:''' USSR |
* '''Caliber:''' 26.5mm | * '''Caliber:''' 26.5mm | ||
* '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|0.9}} | * '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|0.9}} | ||
Revision as of 12:09, 9 October 2019
The SPSh (Signalny Pistolet Shpagina) is a Russian flare pistol designed by Georgy Semyonovich Shpagin (best known for his PPSh-41 submachine gun). It entered service in 1943 as SPSh-43. In 1944 Shpagin designed a modified model, the SPSh-44 (also known as SPSh-2). The SPSh was replaced from 1981 by more compact SP-81.
In Western countries the SPSh is known as the Kovrov Arsenal flare pistol.
Specifications
(1943 - 1981)
- Type: Flare pistol
- Country of Origin: USSR
- Caliber: 26.5mm
- Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
- Length: 8.7 in (22 cm)
- Barrel Length: 5.9 in (15 cm)
- Feed System: Single shot
- Fire Modes: Single action
The SPSh Flare Pistol and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors: