MTs255 explained
| MTs255 |
| Origin: | Russia |
| Type: | Shotgun |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Service: | 1993–present |
| Designer: | TsKIB SOO |
| Design Date: | 1993 |
| Manufacturer: | TsKIB-SOO |
| Weight: | 3.7 kg (12)/ 3.4 kg (20)/ 3.3 kg (28)/ 3.1 kg (32, .410) |
| Length: | 1115 mm (12)/ 1065 mm (20, 28, 32, .410) |
| Part Length: | 755 mm (12)/ 705 mm (20, 28, 32, .410) |
| Cartridge: | 12, 20, 28, 32 gauge, and .410 bore |
| Action: | Double-action |
| Feed: | 5 rounds |
| Sights: | Iron sights |
The MTs255 (Russian: МЦ255) is a Russian revolver shotgun fed by a 5-round swing-out cylinder. It is produced by the TsKIB SOO,[1] Central Design and Research Bureau of Sporting and Hunting Arms.
The MTs255 is unique in that the forearm extends nearly all the way back to the cylinder. The shotgun is reloaded in a manner consistent with that of most modern revolvers, by unlocking the cylinder, and swinging it away from the frame to the left and down.
Variants
- MTs255 (МЦ255) - civilian version, has a permanent wooden butt and fore-end. The guns are available in 12, 20, 28, and 32 gauge, and .410 bore. At present, it is not commercially available, only parts are available on request.
- MTs255-12 (МЦ255-12) - police version (for ammunition 12/70 and 12/76), designed for law enforcement and security agencies, is distinguished by accessories made of black plastic, folding stock and a "Picatinny rail" bar for attaching sighting devices.
Users
See also
Sources
- Виктор Зеленко, Вячеслав Трухачев. Ружьё МЦ 255 // журнал «Оружие», № 3, 2005. стр.56-58
- MC 255 // «Střelecká revue», 12, 2007
External links
Notes and References
- Виктор Юрьев. Револьверное ружьё МЦ255 // журнал «Оружие и охота», № 3 (56), 2004. стр.12-17
- «2.1.1.2-1/050 Ружье охотничие барабанного типа одноствольное МЦ 255-12»
Указ Президента Республики Беларусь № 71 от 13 февраля 2003 года «Об утверждении Положения о порядке ведения и издания Государственного кадастра служебного и гражданского оружия и боеприпасов и Положения о порядке проведения сертификации служебного и гражданского оружия и боеприпасов» (редакция от 10 июля 2015 г.)
Belarus - is allowed as civilian hunting weapon[2]
Russian Federation - is allowed as civilian hunting weapon