History

The rifle entered mass production in 1941 and was widely used on the Eastern front in World War II. While it was heavy and had a terrible muzzle flash, it was a cheap and simple weapon, thus ensuring its place in the Soviet arsenal. It performed well against early German tanks, but was more useful in attacking supply trucks and other soft-skinned vehicles once the armour thickened on the German tanks.

The 14.5 mm antitank rifles were put to a variety of other uses. Besides tanks and armoured vehicles, they were used to destroy mortars, gun, and machine gun emplacements, some ambitious gunners even shot at aircraft.

During World War II, a number of these rifles were captured by the Germans and used by them. The Germans used the designation Panzerbüchse 784(r) or PzB 784(r).

The PTRS and rifles like it were given to the Chinese and North Koreans during the Korean War, where they were used against light tanks and other vehicles as well as serving as long range sniper rifles.

Singleplayer/Co-Op

In the mission VendettaThe PTRS-41, can be found also in the mission Heart of the Reich, and is also available in the mission Downfall.

Multiplayer

Damage 70
Damage Multipliers Head: 1.5, Chest: 1, Limbs: 1
Magazine Size 5 rounds
Maximum Ammunition 30 rounds
Reload Time 3.5 s loaded, 4.5s unloaded
Rate of Fire Semi-auto
Range 4000-5000m
Recoil High
Fire Mode Semi-auto
Ammunition 14.5x114mm
Unlocked at lvl 57

The general rule with this weapon is that the PTRS-41 is a single-shot kill, it can fire faster than any other bolt-action rifle. It is good for long range.

True to this comparison, it has a high damage shot, but ammo is less readily available than with other scoped rifles. It is best to avoid close.

Challenges