TOZ-34EP
Tula Arms Plant · Shotgun · In Production · 1969
Also known as: TOZ-34ER, TOZ-34E
Overview
The TOZ-34EP is a variant of the Soviet and Russian TOZ-34 over/under double-barreled hunting shotgun built by the Tula Arms Plant. In the factory suffix system the 'E' denotes selective ejectors that automatically throw fired 12-gauge shells clear of the chambers, while the 'P' (Cyrillic 'R') denotes a rubber recoil pad fitted to the buttstock. It retains the vertically stacked pair of chrome-lined smoothbore 70 mm barrels, break-action receiver, double triggers, manual safety and trigger-interception mechanism of the base gun, adding faster reloading and softer recoil for the hunting field.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3300 g (116.4 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, Selective Ejectors, Rubber Recoil Pad, Fixed Chokes, Removable Forend, Pistol Grip Stock
Base model
Production
Production years: 1969-present
Produced as one of several TOZ-34 grades; the over/under family has exceeded one million units across all variants.
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Designer: N. I. Korovyakov
Notes
Latin rendering of the Cyrillic designation TOZ-34ER, where the ejector suffix 'E' and rubber-recoil-pad suffix 'R' (Cyrillic 'Р') are commonly transliterated as 'EP'. Shares tooling and configuration with the base TOZ-34.
Background
The single letter of difference in the TOZ-34's designations mattered to Soviet hunters: an 'E' meant the gun kicked its spent shells out for you, and a 'P' on the buttplate meant your shoulder would thank you after a long day in the field.