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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 [[SP81]]. | 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 [[SP81]]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:18, 26 December 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 SP81.
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: