In the arsenal of Russian
hunters , the TOZ-34
rifle occupies the strongest positions. Along with Izh-27, it is the most massive domestic vertical line, preferred by many generations of Russians. This is evidenced by the particular popularity that the TOZ-34 rifle acquired. Reviews of him indicate that the weapons released in the amount of more than one and a half million copies are still not deprived of the attention of hunters.
History of creation
Hunting rifle "TOZ-34" was created in the sixties of the last century at an arms factory in Tula. The authors were talented designers N. Korovyakov, S. Ferapontov, V. Ochnev and V. Paramonov. It played a fundamental role in the development of domestic hunting weapons. It was this model that was awarded the highest gold medal at the Leipzig Fair . She became the very first light gun with a vertically located barrel. Serially produced, it has become the basis for an impressive family of compact sports and hunting double-barrels with good applicability. According to experts, the individual elements that are endowed with the TOZ-34 gun cannot be called otherwise brilliant.
Characteristics of the gun "TOZ-34"
This double-barreled barrel has vertically located trunks of the twelfth, sixteenth and twentieth calibers. It became the first domestic model from serial bokflintov, having a small weight. The gun is distinguished by modern strict forms, a good balance with applicability, as well as a high accuracy of the battle. Twelfth and twenty-eighth caliber TOZ rifles at the factory are produced in ordinary and souvenir versions, in a limited number they make copies of the twentieth and in small batches - the thirty-second.
The trunk of all modifications is detachable. It is located in a vertical plane and is equipped with standard muzzle constrictions. Its trigger mechanism, located on a separate base, is equipped with two internal triggers, which are cocked when opening the trunks, and the same number of descents. To exclude accidental shots, the TOZ-34 rifle is equipped with an interceptor and a non-automatic fuse. Removing spent cartridges occurs from it by general pushing, and not automatically, in addition, it has an ejector mechanism. The length of the chamber is seventy millimeters.
How much does a TOZ-34 gun cost
Today, among all the brands of rifles popular with hunters, the leading position is occupied by Izh-27 and TOZ-34. Such popularity is explained by their excellent “battle”, ease and, of course, low cost combined with quality. Hunting rifle "TOZ-34", the price of which in the ordinary performance ranges from twenty-eight to thirty thousand rubles, is designed for the use of cartridges having paper, as well as plastic with metal sleeves. At the same time, during the use of the latter, the accuracy of shooting decreases with the uniformity of shot scree. Hunting rifle "TOZ-34", the price of exclusive copies of which reaches forty thousand rubles, has a better fitted barrel and better processing of the perfect stock. On some options, there is also an original engraving.
Today in the secondary market there is a fairly large number of TOZ-34 double-barrels, which are in good condition and designed for any wallet. In addition, in weapons specialized stores sell all spare parts, including stocks with fore-end. "TOZ-34", despite the features of its design, can be repaired even at home.
Design
The connection of the barrel unit with the box at "TOZ-34" is carried out using ring hinges, partially cut. This design is original: it is not found anywhere else in domestic guns. In this case, the locking of the trunks on the hook of the barrel coupling is carried out by the locking frame.
The forend of the thirty-fourth model is inalienable. It consists of two screwed parts. The stock has a pistol-shaped neck with a protrusion under the cheek. It is made from birch, as well as walnut or beech wood. In general, the design of the TOZ-34 rifle is quite simple and has significant differences from the rest of the smokeless double-barreled guns equipped with reclining barrels. It does not have a cross bolt, and the creators provided for a low landing trunks. The trigger release is smooth. During the opening of the trunks, cocking is triggered at the same time with the preload of the fighting springs made in the shape of a horseshoe.
Disassembly
Every hunter using this double-barreled shotgun must know perfectly how to disassemble the TOZ-34 gun. This model has its own design features inherent only to it. Therefore, when disassembling and assembling, you must strictly follow the recommendations that are given in the passport so as not to incapacitate your weapon. Disassembly should be started only after making sure that the shotgun is discharged and the chamber is empty. Then you need to gently pull the trigger and, pressing the trigger, do not release it until the locking lever is moved to the right until it stops. Then, turning the trunks, separate them from the receiver. And, of course, the assembly is already in the reverse order.
Modifications
The weight of the TOZ-34 rifles of all calibers is almost the same and ranges from 2.9 to 3.2 kilograms. It depends mainly on the material of both the bed and the butt plate, the length of the barrel with the shape of the butt also plays its role. Today, there are several different modifications of this Tula double-barreled shotgun: TOZ-34R with a rubber shock absorber, TOZ-34E with an ejector, and TOZ-34ER with an ejector and simultaneously with a rubber shock absorber. At the same time, the length of the trunks of this twelfth-caliber rifle is up to 720 millimeters, and for other modifications - from 660 to 675 mm. The chamber for all calibers is standard - seven centimeter. In those specimens of twelfth caliber rifles in which the muzzle narrowing is more than one millimeter, it is recommended to use only an agreed shotgun from containers. Many professionals use subcaliber bullets to hunt large animals from the TOZ-34 rifle. The double-barreled shotgun, although it is designed for all types of cartridges, however, has certain features: when using metal, accuracy is smaller than when, for example, plastic or paper.
Conclusion
The TOZ-34 shotgun is excellent for both amateur and professional hunting. There is an opinion that with this twelfth caliber shotgun you can even go for a bear, and smaller ones are suitable for catching a small fur-bearing animal. "TOZ-34" has an excellent balance and such a high accuracy that it is not inferior to anything more upscale and, of course, expensive guns. And no matter how widely modern Turkish or European vertical lines are advertised today, a domestic hunter, not burdened by such imposed stereotypes, nevertheless buys not only used, but also new copies of this Tula double-barreled shotgun, pleased not only with excellent operational characteristics, but also with more than adequate price.