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 | |
| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1993–present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | TsKIB SOO |
| Designed | 1993 |
| Manufacturer | TsKIB-SOO |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.7 kg (12)/ 3.4 kg (20)/ 3.3 kg (28)/ 3.1 kg (32, .410) |
| Length | 1115 mm (12)/ 1065 mm (20, 28, 32, .410) |
| Barrel length | 755 mm (12)/ 705 mm (20, 28, 32, .410) |
| Cartridge | 12, 20, 28, 32 gauge, and .410 bore |
| Action | Double-action |
| Feed system | 5 rounds |
| Sights | Iron sights |
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
Belarus - is allowed as civilian hunting weapon[2]
Russian Federation - is allowed as civilian hunting weapon[1]
See also
References
Sources
- Виктор Зеленко, Вячеслав Трухачев. Ружьё МЦ 255 // журнал «Оружие», № 3, 2005. стр.56-58
- MC 255 // «Střelecká revue», 12, 2007
External links
Media related to MTs-255 at Wikimedia Commons
- МЦ255 Revolver-Type Shotguns - KBP Instrument Design Bureau
- MTs-255 - TsKIB SOO
- M. R. Popenker. MTs-255 / "Modern Firearms"
- MTs-255 / Internet Movie Firearms Database