MP-155
Semi-automatic shotgun
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MP-155 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Izhevsk Mechanical Plant in Russia. It was created on the basis of MP-153 and superseded it in production.
| MP-155 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) MP-155 and MP-153 (camouflaged) | |
| Type | Semi-automatic shotgun |
| Place of origin | Russian Federation |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.15-3.8 kg |
| Cartridge | 12/76, 12/89, 20/76 |
Description
MP-155 is designed for firing cartridges developing pressures up to 1050 Bar (including lead and steel shot).[1]
Due to the use of aluminum alloys (from which the receiver is made), by placing a mechanism for adjusting the impulse of the automation engine in the gas piston (which improved the balance of the gun) and using a lightweight aiming bar (arched type), the weight of the gun was reduced compared to the MP-153.[1]
The butt and fore-end can be made of wood (beech or walnut) or plastic.[1]
The new model differs from MP-155 in a few ways, like length of the receiver of the 12/76 version was reduced (which provides additional weight reduction). It is also available in versions for lefthanded shooters, has dovetail mount and other improvements.[1]
New version was presented by Kalashnikov in 2017.[2]
Users
Russia - is allowed as civilian hunting weapon; in 2024 several MP-155 shotguns were used in Armed forces (as auxiliary weapon against low-flying UAVs).[3]
