MTs255

The MTs255 (Russian: МЦ255) is a Russian revolver shotgun fed by a 5-round swing-out cylinder. It is produced by the TsKIB SOO,[1] Central Design and Research Bureau of Sporting and Hunting Arms.

MTs255
Side view of MTs255
TypeShotgun
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service1993–present
Production history
DesignerTsKIB SOO
Designed1993
ManufacturerTsKIB-SOO
Specifications
Mass3.7 kg (12)/ 3.4 kg (20)/ 3.3 kg (28)/ 3.1 kg (32, .410)
Length1115 mm (12)/ 1065 mm (20, 28, 32, .410)
Barrel length755 mm (12)/ 705 mm (20, 28, 32, .410)

Cartridge12, 20, 28, 32 gauge, and .410 bore
ActionDouble-action
Feed system5 rounds
SightsIron sights
With action open
MTs255-12 - The police version

The MTs255 is unique in that the forearm extends nearly all the way back to the cylinder. The shotgun is reloaded in a manner consistent with that of most modern revolvers, by unlocking the cylinder, and swinging it away from the frame to the left and down.

Variants

  • MTs255 (МЦ255) - civilian version, has a permanent wooden butt and fore-end. The guns are available in 12, 20, 28, and 32 gauge, and .410 bore.[1] At present, it is not commercially available, only parts are available on request.
  • MTs255-12 (МЦ255-12) - police version (for ammunition 12/70 and 12/76), designed for law enforcement and security agencies, is distinguished by accessories made of black plastic, folding stock and a "Picatinny rail" bar for attaching sighting devices.

Users

See also

References

  1. Виктор Юрьев. Револьверное ружьё МЦ255 // журнал «Оружие и охота», № 3 (56), 2004. стр.12-17
  2. «2.1.1.2-1/050 Ружье охотничие барабанного типа одноствольное МЦ 255-12»
    Указ Президента Республики Беларусь № 71 от 13 февраля 2003 года «Об утверждении Положения о порядке ведения и издания Государственного кадастра служебного и гражданского оружия и боеприпасов и Положения о порядке проведения сертификации служебного и гражданского оружия и боеприпасов» (редакция от 10 июля 2015 г.)

Sources

  • Виктор Зеленко, Вячеслав Трухачев. Ружьё МЦ 255 // журнал «Оружие», № 3, 2005. стр.56-58
  • MC 255 // «Střelecká revue», 12, 2007

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