TOZ-194

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PlaceoforiginRussia
Designedearly 1990s
TOZ-194[1]
TOZ-194
TypePump-action Shotgun
Place of originRussia
Production history
DesignerTsNIITochMash
Designedearly 1990s
ManufacturerTula Arms Plant[2]
Producedsince 1994 (TOZ-94)[3]
VariantsTOZ-194, TOZ-194-01M, TOZ-194-02M, TOZ-194-03M
Specifications
Mass2.9 kg (TOZ-194, TOZ-194-01M), 3.2 kg (TOZ-194-02M, TOZ-194-03M)
Barrel length540mm[4]

Cartridge12 gauge
Actionpump
Feed system7 round internal tubular magazine
SightsBead

The TOZ-194 is a 12 gauge, pump-action shotgun manufactured by the Tula Arms Plant.[5]

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" 234" 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.
Variant Gauge, mm Barrel Length, mm Shotgun length, mm with folded stock Mass, kg Magazine capacity
TOZ-194M 12/70 540 805 N/A 3.0
TOZ-194-01M 12/70 540[6] 1250[7] N/A 3.0 4; 7
TOZ-194-02M 12/70 540 1060 815 3.2 7
TOZ-194-03M 12/70 540[6] 1060 815[6] 3.2 4;7

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