Baikal MP-213
Izhevsk Mechanical Plant · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: MR-213, IZh-43 deluxe
Overview
The Baikal MP-213 is a side-by-side double-barrel break-action shotgun produced by the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant in Russia. It is the deluxe development of the IZh-43 family, chambered for 12-gauge 76mm shells, and distinguished by higher-grade beech, birch or walnut furniture, stainless steel barrels and action, and a removable trigger pack. It is offered with either double triggers or a single selective trigger, and the MP-213EC variant adds automatic ejectors and an adjustable single-trigger unit.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3500 g (123.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1150 mm (45.28") |
| Barrel Length | 720 mm (28.35") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore, 12/76
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Open Dual Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Automatic Tang Safety, Trigger Safety
- Features: Side By Side Barrels, Removable Trigger Pack, Single Selective Trigger, Double Trigger Option, Extractors, Interchangeable Chokes, Stainless Steel Barrels
Variants
- Baikal MP-213EC - Ejector
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters
Production
Production years: 1990s-present
Upmarket variant within the high-volume IZh-43 / MP-43 side-by-side family
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Notes
Deluxe version of the IZh-43 side-by-side. The MP-233 is a related over-and-under shotgun derived from the same design. Right barrel typically bored improved-modified, left barrel full choke, with interchangeable choke options available.
Background
The MP-213 traces back to the IZh-43, which won a gold medal at the 1986 Leipzig trade fair and descends from the earlier IZh-58 and IZh-54 sporting doubles produced at Izhevsk since the 1950s.