TOZ-106
Tula Arms Plant · Shotgun · In Production · 1993
Overview
The TOZ-106 is a compact Russian bolt-action shotgun chambered in 20 gauge, produced by the Tula Arms Plant from 1993. Derived from the MTs 20-01 hunting shotgun, it features a short 295mm barrel, a detachable box magazine, a pistol grip, and a side-folding metal stock that reduces its length to around 530mm for storage and transport. Its compact dimensions made it popular as a survival, self-defense, and rural utility gun rather than a conventional hunting arm.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2500 g (88.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 810 mm (31.89") |
| Folded Length | 530 mm (20.87") |
| Barrel Length | 295 mm (11.61") |
| Height | 170 mm (6.69") |
| Width | 70 mm (2.76") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Effective Range | 35 m (38 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 20 Gauge · primary — also known as 20ga, 20 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Folding Stock, Pistol Grip, Detachable Box Magazine, Compact
Service history
Operators
- Russian civilian hunters
Production
Production years: 1993-present
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Notes
Nicknamed the 'death branch' (smert-vetka) in Russia for its stubby appearance. Fed from a 2-round standard or optional 4-round detachable box magazine.
Background
Russians nicknamed the stubby, folding-stock TOZ-106 the 'smert-vetka' or 'death branch', because when folded and slung it looks less like a firearm and more like a short, gnarled tree limb.