Drulov Model 70
Lidové družstvo puškařů "Lov" Litomyšl (Drulov) · Pistol · Discontinued · 1963
Also known as: Drulov 70, Drulov Mod. 70, Drulov Model 70 Standard, Drulov Model 70 Special
Overview
The Drulov Model 70 is a Czechoslovak single-shot .22 Long Rifle target pistol built for 50-metre precision competition. It uses a bolt action operated by a knurled rear knob that retracts the bolt to expose the chamber and cocks the striker on closing. Fitted with adjustable target sights and a wraparound walnut grip, it was offered with either an adjustable conventional trigger or a set-trigger system for elite free-pistol shooting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1250 g (44.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 358 mm (14.09") |
| Barrel Length | 248 mm (9.76") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 320 m/s (1050 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 130 J (96 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | 6 Grooves, Right-Hand Twist |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Manual Single Loading
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Cocking Via Bolt Knob
- Features: Single-Shot Bolt Action Operated By Knurled Rear Knob, Adjustable Target Sights, Wraparound Walnut Target Grip With Thumb Rest, Adjustable Conventional Or Set Trigger (Depending On Model)
Production
Production years: 1963–1970
Several thousand units estimated from export volume and secondary-market availability; exact factory totals not preserved.
Origin
Country of origin: Czechoslovakia
Discontinued: 1970
Notes
Manufactured by the firearms cooperative at Litomyšl; the Drulov name derives from "DRUžstvo LOVeckých" (hunting cooperative). Production totals are not preserved in published factory records.
Background
A product of Cold War-era Czechoslovak precision engineering, the Drulov Model 70 earned a reputation as an affordable yet highly accurate free pistol, prized by 50-metre target shooters and still sought after on the collector market.