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MTs255
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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.
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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 |
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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.