Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

World at War PTRS-41

Bolt-Action RiflesUnlocked at Level 57No weapon camos
Bolt-Action RiflesPTRS-41 — Call of Duty: World at War (2008) weapon render

How do you unlock the PTRS-41?

The PTRS-41 unlocks at Level 57 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). Unlike the rest of its menu class, the PTRS-41 fires semi-automatically and arrives with a permanent Sniper Scope. Five rounds and faster follow-up capability make it a distinct late precision weapon, but there is no iron-sight option and no Marksman attachment track. World at War multiplayer has no selectable weapon camos; Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

UnlockLevel 57
Weapon camosNot in this game
The PTRS-41 is semi-automatic despite its in-game Bolt-Action Rifles category. Its fixed Sniper Scope cannot be removed, and it has no attachment unlocks.

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Weapon ranks and Marksman requirements were checked against original World at War multiplayer rank and challenge tables plus contemporaneous platform guides; historical models were cross-checked against museum and firearm-reference records. Loadout advice is editorial. Multiplayer only — not Campaign, Zombies, Call of Duty: WWII (2017), or later games.

Sources: Official World at War manual · Prima official game guide sample · Contemporaneous multiplayer guide · World at War challenge reference · Weapon camouflage reference

How does the PTRS-41 play in World at War?

RoleFixed-scope semi-automatic precision rifle
Real-world basisSoviet Simonov PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle; the real weapon was not normally issued with this scope
StrengthsFaster follow-up shots than the true bolt actions; Fixed scope is ready as soon as the weapon unlocks
TradeoffsNo attachment choices or iron-sight mode; Five-round magazine and Level 57 unlock limit flexibility
Setup notesNone. The fixed Sniper Scope cannot be removed; PTRS-41 has no Marksman attachment challenge rewards
Challenge noteIt has no attachment Marksman track. Expert headshot milestones award XP only and do not unlock a weapon camo.
Use tipUse the semi-automatic follow-up to correct a shot, but manage the five-round magazine before holding a busy lane.
Compared withIt follows up faster than every true bolt action but sacrifices their Scope, Bayonet and Rifle Grenade choices.

No multiplayer weapon camos — Expert headshot challenges award XP, not skins. See the camo, perk and Pack-a-Punch distinctions.

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PTRS-41 — common questions

What level does the PTRS-41 unlock at in World at War?

The PTRS-41 unlocks at Level 57 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008) multiplayer. The level cap is 65, and prestige is up to 10 on all main multiplayer platforms.

Does the PTRS-41 take camos?

No — the PTRS-41 cannot equip weapon camouflage in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). It has no individual attachment unlock track. It has no attachment Marksman track. Expert headshot milestones award XP only and do not unlock a weapon camo.

Can you unlock the PTRS-41 for me?

Yes — our World at War Unlock All service covers prestige 1-10, max level 65, every weapon, attachment, perk and challenge unlocked, plus colored classes (Xbox 360), from $9.99. See the service.

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