TOZ-66
Tula Arms Plant · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1968
Also known as: ТОЗ-66
Overview
The TOZ-66 is a Soviet side-by-side double-barreled hammer shotgun produced by the Tula Arms Plant, chambered in 12 gauge. Introduced in 1968 as a successor to the internal-hammer TOZ-63, it features a break-open action, two external hammers, and double triggers that allow the two barrels to be fired independently. The exposed hammers give the shooter a clear visual and tactile indication of whether the gun is cocked and ready to fire. It was a common and affordable hunting shotgun in the Soviet Union.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1150 mm (45.28") |
| Barrel Length | 710 mm (27.95") |
| 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) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12 ga, 12 bore, 18.5mm, 12/70
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Dual Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, External Hammers
- Features: Side By Side Barrels, External Hammers, Double Triggers, Break Open Action, Iron Sights
Service history
Operators
- Soviet civilian hunters · adopted 1968
Production
Production years: 1968-1974
Exact production totals not published; a common Soviet civilian hunting shotgun of its era
Origin
Country of origin: Russia
Discontinued: 1974
Notes
External-hammer development of the TOZ-63/TOZ-BM family of Tula hunting shotguns. Produced only for a short period from 1968 to 1974.
Background
Unlike its hammerless predecessor the TOZ-63, the TOZ-66 wears its two hammers on the outside of the action, an old-fashioned but reassuring touch that lets a hunter see at a glance whether the gun is cocked.