TOZ-17

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TOZ-17
Type bolt-action rifle
Place of origin  Soviet Union
Production history
Designed 1956-1957[1]
Manufacturer Tula Arms Plant
Specifications
Cartridge .22 LR[1]
Feed system 5 rounds[1]
Sights Iron
TOZ 17 rifle

The TOZ-17 is a Soviet bolt-action .22 rifle made by the TOZ firearms company, intended for professional and amateur hunting and sport shooting.[1]

Technical detail

The rifles commonly came with a 5-round detachable magazine.

The rifle itself is basic but built strong. Standard model 17 has the bolt with a rear safety much similar to the old BSA rifle type on such models as the BSA Sportsman.

These were a similar version as the standard model. Major changes in this were few. Most obvious was the side safety close to the bolt action. It is a standard trigger blocking device that blocks the trigger group from striking the sear.

The rifle is extremely well built and accurate. Barrel length is not as long as most standard rifles, as it is a more carbine-style rifle. The bore is anodized; which makes for a long lasting rifle.

The receiver has a standard dovetail mount for allowing a scope, but requires high rings to allow the scope to get over the rear sight. The length of pull for the stock is quite standard for this carbine-style rifle.

These rifles were produced in USSR; and thus most are stamped "Made in Soviet Union". Other standard markings include the stamp of the Tula Arsenal and a serial number.

The magazines are hard to come by. Many owners have over time lost the magazine. Currently, no excellent copies of the magazine have been fabricated.

The rifle has been updated to become the TOZ-78; available in both semi-automatic and bolt action.

Variants

  • TOZ-17 (ТОЗ-17)
  • TOZ-17-01 (ТОЗ-17-01) - updated version 1978.

Users

It is known for being accurate and is common in the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Europe.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 А.В. Кузьминский. Оружие для охотника: практическое пособие / под общ.ред. А.Е. Тараса М., ООО "Издательство АСТ", 2002. стр.219-220
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