SSD PTR-44 (STG-44 Clone) 7.92×33mm Kurz 16.6” Semi-Auto Rifle, Circa 2012
SOLD FOR: $8,325.00
LSB#: LSB250809NF017
Make: Sport-System Dittrich, Germany (imported by PTR 91 Inc., USA)
Model: PTR-44 (STG-44 Clone, Semi-Automatic Only)
Serial Number: 0811
Year of Manufacture: Circa 2012 / ATF Classification: Modern
Caliber/Gauge: 7.92×33mm Kurz (8mm Kurz / 8×33mm)
Action Type: Gas-operated, long-stroke piston system and a tilting bolt mechanism
Barrel Length: 421mm / 16.6”
Sights / Optics: Fitted with a hooded front post sight and an adjustable rear V-notch tangent sight graduated from 100 to 800 meters, true to the original StG-44 configuration.
Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The pistol grip has two piece serrated wood panels. The wooden buttstock has two metal brackets protecting the edges of the butt, while the wooden butt has serrations for a secure hold on the shoulder. All of the wood shows little wear with only some light surface blemishes. There are no chips or cracks. All of the furniture is in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with some light fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original metal finish. The balance of finish shows light surface wear from handling and operation throughout. The pins are unmarred, and functional. There is light freckling scattered along the metal surface. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety also functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic’s check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Three 30rd magazines, extra wood stock, sling hard case, and manual.
Our Assessment: A semi-automatic recreation of the legendary StG-44, chambered in 7.92×33mm Kurz with a 16.6″ barrel, produced circa 2012. This rifle delivers the unmistakable silhouette of the world’s first true assault rifle: the long, stamped steel architecture, tall protected front sight, hooded rear notch, and the characteristic curved steel magazine that defines the 7.92 Kurz system. Fit and finish on these SSD builds mirror the wartime profile closely — weighty in the hands, long through the receiver, and visually faithful to the late-war German Sturmgewehr form. The semi-auto internals are modernized, but the external lines and mechanical rhythm feel period-authentic, right down to the purposeful handling and authoritative presence on the bench.
Historically, the PTR-44 stands as a modern homage to one of the most influential firearms of the 20th century. The original StG-44 reshaped infantry doctrine in the 1940s and inspired generations of intermediate-cartridge military rifles. SSD’s early-2010s reproductions were manufactured in limited numbers and quickly became sought after for their fidelity to the original engineering and their ability to chamber true 7.92×33 Kurz — a cartridge deeply tied to the Sturmgewehr story. This example captures that legacy in a form ready for display, collecting, or study, bringing the storied lines of the StG-44 into the modern era with striking authenticity. Be sure to check our detailed pictures for a better understanding of the firearm. -C.R.
