TOZ-194
Pump-action Shotgun
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The TOZ-194 is a 12 gauge, pump-action shotgun manufactured by the Tula Arms Plant.[5]
| TOZ-194[1] | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Pump-action Shotgun |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | TsNIITochMash |
| Designed | early 1990s |
| Manufacturer | Tula Arms Plant[2] |
| Produced | since 1994 (TOZ-94)[3] |
| Variants | TOZ-194, TOZ-194-01M, TOZ-194-02M, TOZ-194-03M |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.9 kg (TOZ-194, TOZ-194-01M), 3.2 kg (TOZ-194-02M, TOZ-194-03M) |
| Barrel length | 540mm[4] |
| Cartridge | 12 gauge |
| Action | pump |
| Feed system | 7 round internal tubular magazine |
| Sights | Bead |
History
In the early 90's, the Tula Arms Plant designed a pump-action shotgun based on TOZ-87. In late 1994, the first model (TOZ-94) was developed.[3][2]
Later, the production of second model (TOZ-194) began, and since then it has gained popularity with civilian shooters in Russia and in Europe, and is reported to be in use with some Russian Security forces.
The TOZ-194 is a conventional pump-action shotgun that feeds from a 7-rounds tube and chambers 70 mm shotgun shells ("Standard" 23⁄4" 12-gauge, therefore the use of 76 mm (3 inches) "Magnum" shells is strongly counter-indicated). Its main feature is its 540 mm (21.2 inches approx.) barrel, which is oddly long for a combat shotgun; this was done to reach an overall length of 805 mm (31.6 inches approx.) which makes it legal for civilian ownership in Russia.
Variants
- TOZ-94 (ТОЗ-94) - first model[2] with four round magazine[3]
- TOZ-194 (ТОЗ-194) - second model. Four variants of the TOZ-194 shotgun are available: the TOZ-194M with sole pistol grip; the TOZ-194-01M with pistol grip and upfolding metal stock, and muzzle adapters available for tactical applications; the TOZ-194-02M and TOZ-194-03M, both with standard fixed stock, the latter one also available with muzzle adapter.
Users
Moldova - TOZ-94 and TOZ-194-02 shotguns (with non-detachable fixed shoulder stocks) are allowed as civilian hunting weapon[8]
Russian Federation - is allowed as civilian hunting weapon[3][9]
