Century Arms PSL-54 – Overview
Feature Details
Origin Romania
Caliber 7.62x54R
Operation Semi-automatic, long-stroke gas piston system
Barrel Length 24.5 inches (chrome-lined, 1:10″ twist)
Overall Length 45 inches
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (unloaded, without optics)
Magazine Capacity 10-round detachable box magazine
Sights Adjustable iron sights; side rail mount for optics
Furniture Wood, with a skeletonized thumbhole stock
Muzzle Device Slotted muzzle brake/compensator
MSRP $2,585.99 (without scope); $2,720.99 (with optic)
The 1PN51 is a Soviet-designed night vision scope developed for use with various military rifles and machine guns. It’s part of the “1PN” series of night optics, with “PN” standing for “Pritsel Nochnoy” (Russian: прицел ночной), meaning “night sight.” Here’s a detailed breakdown:
1PN51 Night Vision Scope – Overview
Feature Details
Origin Soviet Union (late Cold War era)
Type Passive night vision scope (Generation 1+)
Mounting System Side rail mount (standard Warsaw Pact rail, e.g., AK, SVD, RPK platforms)
Magnification 3.5x
Field of View Approximately 14°
Detection Range ~300 meters in ideal starlight conditions
Power Source Battery pack (5 D-0,55S rechargeable cells, 6.25V)
Weight ~2 kg (4.4 lbs) with battery
Illumination Infrared illuminator for zero-light conditions
Reticle Illuminated reticle with adjustable brightness
Compatibility SVD Dragunov, AK-74N, RPKN, PKM, and similar rifles/machine guns
🔧 Design & Functionality
Construction: Rugged steel and aluminum housing with good resistance to battlefield wear.
Image Tube: Early Gen 1+ intensifier tube, providing green-hued imagery.
Zeroing: Adjustable windage and elevation knobs for precision sighting.
Reticle: Ballistic markings for range estimation; calibrated typically for 7.62×54mmR ballistics.
Mounting Note: Designed for the side-rail “dovetail” mounts on Soviet-pattern rifles—easy to slide on/off.
💡 Usage and Legacy
Issued widely to Warsaw Pact forces and Soviet allies.
Still seen in use in some post-Soviet conflicts, often repurposed by insurgents or militias.
Due to its weight and reliance on older technology, it’s largely obsolete by modern standards, but it’s a collectible for Cold War buffs.
