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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
TOZ-34
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1963–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1964
- DesignerN. I. Korovyakov
- Weight (Empty)3.15 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge12, 20, 28, 32 gauge
- Calibre12 mm
- Calibre Classgauge
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBreak Action
- Select FireNo
- Magazine Capacity2
- Trigger Typehammerless
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length711 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
- Furniture Materialwalnut, birch, beech
- Bullpup LayoutNo
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1963Production started
63
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
53COMBAT SHOTGUNS17COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS439RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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