TOZ-34
Tula Arms Plant · Shotgun · In Production · 1964
Also known as: TOZ-34E, TOZ-34R
Overview
The TOZ-34 is a Soviet and Russian over/under double-barreled hunting shotgun introduced by the Tula Arms Plant in 1964. Designed for professional and amateur hunters, it pairs a vertically stacked pair of chrome-lined smoothbore barrels with a lightweight break-action receiver, manual safety and a trigger-interception mechanism. Offered in 12, 20, 28 and 32 gauge with a 70 mm chamber, it became one of the most widely produced and recognizable hunting guns of the Soviet era, valued for its balance, simplicity and accuracy.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1160 mm (45.67") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Lined Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Open
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Trigger Block
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Chrome Lined Bores, Fixed Chokes, Removable Forend, Pistol Grip Stock
Production
Estimated total produced: 1,000,000 · Production years: 1964-present
Over one million produced across multiple gauges and grades.
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Designer: N. I. Korovyakov
Notes
Produced in numerous configurations including the TOZ-34E (selective ejectors) and TOZ-34R (rubber recoil pad), plus ornamented, individual and souvenir grades.
Background
A staple of Soviet and post-Soviet hunting lodges, the TOZ-34's distinctive over/under silhouette made it one of the most familiar civilian firearms across the USSR and Russia for decades.