APS Underwater Rifle

Name: APS Underwater Rifle
Brand: Russia
SKU: 237864

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MSRP:

$1436.00

Used Price:

$1,436.00

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$1795.00

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The APS Underwater Rifle (Atvomat Podvodny Spetsialnyy, lit: Special Underwater Assault Rifle) was adopted by the Russian Navy in the 1970's for their frogmen and Spetsnaz troops. This rifle is select-fire and has an effective range of 30 meters at a depth of 5 meters while deeper depths decrease the effective range; the range decreases to 11m at a depth of 40m. The rifle can be fired above the water, however the service life decreases to approximately 180 to 200 rounds as it was designed to be fired underwater, allowing the water pressure to slow the moving parts.
The APS was originally adopted to use against attacking divers in naval yards, however Russia's frogmen quickly employed them in their river-borne operations. The APS was adopted by several countries including Azerbaijan, Belarus, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia and Ukraine.

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APS Underwater Rifle Specs

1 Brand

Russia

2 Category

Rifles

Technical Data

Caliber

5.45x39mm

Length

24.4"-31.5"

Finish

Black

Sights

Iron Sights

Action

Gas-operated

Gun Type

Rifle

Barrel Length

11.8

Capacity

26+1

APS Underwater Rifle Features

The APS Underwater Rifle is a fully-automatic rifle that fires from the open bolt and has an 11.8 inch smooth bore barrel topped with crude non-adjustable iron sights. The APS operates on an action very similar to the AK47 with its rotating bolt and long-stroke gas piston, however an open-bolt design was required in order to clear the 7 inch long magazine.

APS Underwater Rifle Ballistics

5.45x39mm Ballistic Data

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APS Underwater Rifle Capacity

APS Underwater Rifle Capacity

The APS is chambered in 5.66x39mm, a caliber specifically designed for underwater use, and feeds from a detachable magazine with a 26 round capacity. The projectile measures approximately 4.5 inches long and has a weight of 232 grains and is cut from a steel rod. This round can be fired both underwater as well as in air and has a muzzle velocity of 1180 FPS when fired in the air (slower underwater). The APS’ effective range is 50m in air, and its underwater effective range is dependent on the depth where it is fired due to greater water pressure slowing the projectile down faster.

APS Underwater Rifle Mobility

The APS measures 33 inches long with its stock extended and has an unloaded weight of 8.6 pounds. This gun is far from hydrodynamic, however the troops that used it managed to do their best. The large magazine is known to cause drag when switching between targets and its open design can easily catch on underwater foliage, especially seaweed, though this open design also makes cleaning the gun out just as easy.

APS Underwater Rifle Mobility

APS Underwater Rifle Ergonomics

The APS has similar controls to the AK47 with its charging handle on the right side of the bolt carrier and the magazine release in front of the trigger, however its safety is located on the left side of the gun over the pistol grip. The collapsing stock in its closed position wraps around the back of the pistol grip. The front handguard for this gun is actually the magazine since the front of the gun had to be left open in order to ensure proper function in an underwater environment.

APS Underwater Rifle Fit & Finish

The APS is made with plenty of stamped steel parts in proper Russian fashion. All of the components either have a chromed outer surface or are black-nitride coated in order to prevent damage from rust due to its use in saltwater environments.

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APS Underwater Rifle Specs

1 Brand

Russia

2 Category

Rifles

How much is a APS Underwater Rifle worth?

In 2025 a new or used APS Underwater Rifle value varies depending on supply and demand. In the last 12 months there is great demand for a APS Underwater Rifle and most rifles. The Price for a APS Underwater Rifle has increased in cost by $0.00 in 2025 compared to 2024.

Estimated New and Used Values for a APS Underwater Rifle Values are based on a basic model with no options or colors.

Condition	Trade-In	Private Party	Dealer
New In box	$1,166.75	$1,525.75	$1,795.00
Excellent	$1,077.00	$1,436.00	$1,615.50
Very Good	$987.25	$1,436.00	$1,615.50
Good	$897.50	$1,346.25	$1,525.75
Fair	$628.25	$1,166.75	$1,436.00
Poor	$448.75	$897.50	N/A

Gun Value Conditions explained:

New in box - 100% condition in unopened box. Excellent - 95%+ condition with or without box.

Very Good - 90% - 95% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Good - 80-90% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Fair - 30% - 80% condition, parts, and finish may or may not be original. Must function properly and shoot.

Poor - under 30% condition. Firearm has severe wear and tear, does not function, or is damaged.

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Technical Data

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Sights

Action

Gun Type

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APS Underwater Rifle Features

APS Underwater Rifle Features

APS Underwater Rifle Ballistics

APS Underwater Rifle Capacity

APS Underwater Rifle Capacity

APS Underwater Rifle Mobility

APS Underwater Rifle Mobility

APS Underwater Rifle Ergonomics

APS Underwater Rifle Ergonomics

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