PTRD 14.5mm Anti tank rifle

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-28-2008, 07:34 PM

Hi Guys, I am posting these pics for forum member "grigoriev".

The gun is dated 1942 and is still live

If you have any questions about it, I am sure Colin would be pleased to answer them.

Cheers, Ade.

**Dimas** · 06-28-2008, 07:44 PM

Wow, first see a live one in that condition.

We have found last year one in Auvere stronghold, but of cause this is just a relic, without bolt, near to the found gun were found about 15 bodies, which probably was dropped to the shell hole by Germans.

Who needs pictures?

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-28-2008, 07:51 PM

I would love to see them Dimas!

Cheers, Ade.

**Chris** · 06-29-2008, 12:04 AM

Ever fired it ? (You can tell me and it will be our little secret)

Great pics! Great site!

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-29-2008, 11:55 AM

Hi Chris, yes we have fired it, but only with a specially made blank rounds. Still great fun and with a big muzzle flash!

Cheers, Ade.

**Dimas** · 06-29-2008, 12:16 PM

I've heard that if you'll shoot with that rifle with live ammo, the gun can seriously damage your shoulder

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-29-2008, 12:35 PM

Here is the manual.

Cheers, Ade.

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-29-2008, 12:40 PM

A couple of original pics plus a poster showing the PTRD which I found on the 'net.

Colin, we will have to have a go a recreating the pic with the PTRD and PTRS at a show. I will bring my PTRS out.

Cheers, Ade.

**Dimas** · 06-29-2008, 01:34 PM

Very nice pictures and the manual too. I like the BRONEBOISTCHIKI, (this is the name like PANZERKNAECKER in German ) unit's picture with inscription Broneboishciki and my unit and number of his unit, but unclear to view abbreviature