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I have a baikal 12 gauge side by side shotgun only mention HK43EM MADE IS USSR it’s double trigger
Can you please let me know what model is this exactly and how is the performance of this gun in hunting on different scenarios
Also please I can send you photos if you can provide me an email
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Hello Aleksei,
I’m very impressed with your site and the information on your grandfathers IZH-54. I too was given an IZH-54 from my grandfather.
Could you please help me identify the year of it, and any additional information you might know?
The serial number on the lump says: Д Т 1001
Behind the trigger guard it says: T1001
Ben
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Hi i have a baikal 12g o/u double trigger my question is the first trigger shoots the bottom barrel the back trigger shoots the top barrel is this normal or can I change them round
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Hi, Im looking fore date and model if other than ij-58
C
14325
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Hello, saw some brilliant info here, hope that you are able to help me too with my recently purchased ТОЗ-63.
Markings on the underside of the barrel:
Left barrel:
-Р in a square
-П ЧОК
– Г in a circle
– К in a circle
– 700ATM
-У in a circle
-.562″
Right barrel:
-K in a circle
-Щ in a circle
-Г in a triangle
-ЧОК
-16×70
-БЧМ
On the hinging part:
-П in a circle
-T in a circle
-ГИС
-В in a triangle
-Г in a circle
-K in a circle
Its the most heavy stamped barrel that I’ve seen.
Could you please help me find out what they mean?
Also, would I be able to shoot steel shot or other alternatives to lead through this lovely 16 gauge?
Thank you very much for your time!
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Thank you for your kind words. After the war
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Hello,
I have recently aquired a 1966 IZH-12
A 5012
What size cartridge does this shotgun take? 70mm or 76mm. I can not seem to find any markings for this. It looks like it meadures for a 76mm shell, but I am sceptical because of the age. Is it possible to shoot steel shot through it. It seems to be made rather robustly, but i do not want to risk anything.
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M/f date ij 58 ma ussr
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Alex, I’m hoping you can help me with the manufacturing date for my Tula Toz-34ep serial number 0313450. And also is there a sling that’s normally used or come with it? It has the factory sling swivels which I’ve read was not imported here in the u.s. thank you and be safe. Scott
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I have 2 the one with rounded forend will be around 1976 ,if it’s the squarer forend slightly older 1970 ,both have factory fitted sling mounts,just find a sling that fits the clips . Great gun
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Kieth, thank you, the forearm is rounded. So thank you and I agree they’re very nice. I have a Baikal (Remington import) seeing and buying the tula34 was a no brainer. Great shotguns.
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Hi,
I was looking for some more information on a Baikal over and under 12ga shotgun. Markings 65 mpa.
Can it shoot steel ?
Thank you
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Hello
I have an ij 27 with manual extractor and two trigger s/n is 516485
What is the year of product?
B.R Vagelis
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Hi my under and over is stamped ussr and NK 27 any idea how old please many thanks
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Hello
I have a hunting side by side ij 58 MA ussr two triggers non ejector with serial number. A 16152
What is the year of product of this hunting shotgun?
B.R Vagelis
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HI I HAVE A BAIKAL 2 BORE OVER AND UNDER HO4282 COULD YOU TELL ME WHAR MODEL IT IS PLEASR
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Hi.
Dear sir.
Hope you are doing well, I have 16 bore short gun dubble barrel model 1929.
But I’m confused about there is no made Mark.country etc. Only on platic butt baikal is written please tell help me in the identification of The above gun.
I look forward hearing from you soon. Thanks..
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Hi dear sir…. how much Baikal shotgun barrel lifespan….and how many shots in shotgun barrel….Plz regards me
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I have a Balkai Pistol Grip Pump Action Shotgun with Serial No 998138058. I am trying to dismantle snd clean it but cannot find the appropriate manual or instructions on how to do so. There are several YouTube videos but none seem to cover my particular brand. Can you help?
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I just bought a baikal TOZ-63 16 gauge side by side with serial number HN902. Says 700ATM under it. Could you tell me when this shotgun was made?
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Dear Aleksei,
I need to date TOZ-63 16 g top lever hammer gun. SN W501. Would you be able to advise when the gun was made?
Thanks
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Howdy! Apprentice gunsmith here, I got handed a friends heirloom shotgun and I’m scratching my head with it. Its a Baikal IJ-18 (made in ussr) with a serial number of M 31786. Could you reach out to me and help me with some research? My email is opnorthwoods42@gmail.com. Thanks!
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I have a toz 57 k
Can someone tell me what it’s value it’s in a very good condition
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Hi! I have inherited a Baikal IZH58MA. Do you have any way of knowing age or anything interesting? Serial is C36139. Thank you!
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Hi,I hope you can help me,I have a 12 gauge Baikal hammer gun,i have had it for about 40 years,and it was bought second hand,£25,its number is PN24537,I still use it today.leothelyon666@blueyonder.co.uk
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I have a question regarding the make model and age of my gun if you can help it’s a side by side 12 gauge 2 triggered gun it’s stamped made in the USSR it’s got a stamp of a crown above BNP and a serial number of M16931 thanks in advance for your help stuart
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Hi I have a 12 gauge side by side 2 triggered gun stamped with made in USSR and a crown above BNP a d serial number M16931 if you could help with make model and age that would be great thanks
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Hello, I have a Baikal O/U Double Trigger IJ-27E, 28 inch barrels. According to the gun Smith, both barrels are full choke. All 3 numbers match C09005. I have the shield with the arrow. One spot has 12 over top of 70. Mine says made in USSR. I was wondering if that meant my O/U was made in December 1970?
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Hello, I have a Baikal O/U Double Trigger IJ-27E, 28 inch barrels. According to the gun Smith, both barrels are full choke. All 3 numbers match C09005. I have the shield with the arrow. One spot has 12 over top of 70. Mine says made in USSR. I was wondering if that meant my O/U was made in December 1970? Thank you for your time.
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