TOZ rifles are a family of .22 Long Riflebolt-actioncadet rifles manufactured by the Tula Arms Plant (Russian abbreviation TOZ stands for Tulsky Oruzheyny Zavod). Most notably the TOZ-8, TOZ-17 and TOZ-78 which were used to train generations of Russian military, paramilitary and police cadets.
Fixed sights with a graduated scale up to 250 M[1]
The TOZ-1 is a single-shot .22LR, bolt-action cadet rifle designed in 1927 by V. Selivanov and Ya. Kanevsky. The TOZ-1s were made from the late 1920s to early 1930s, until it was replaced with the improved TOZ-8 rifles.
The TOZ-8 is a single shot .22LR bolt-action cadet rifle conceived in 1932 by the designer-gunsmith D. M. Kochetov and serially produced at the Tula Arms Plant.[2] The TOZ-8 is a simple device, trouble-free and reliable in operation. It was widely used for marksmanship training in primary schools, gunsmith and DOSAAF paramilitary organizations in the USSR for decades.[2] About one million TOZ-8s were made from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. Many TOZ-8 rifles are currently in civilian circulation and it is still used for hunting small game.[3][4]
The receiver contains the bolt and trigger mechanism. The rifle uses bolt action: a rotating bolt locks the cartridge in the chamber, closes bore and ignites the cartridge, the user then works the bolt and ejects the spent cartridge. Lugs are missing; locking is performed on the charging handle. When the trigger is pressed, the striker is released and hits the primer. The trigger is affixed to the rear end of the trigger springs from below. When pressing the trigger rests its ledges in the receiver and move down the release spring high neck than releases the trigger, which, along with hammer, moves forward under the influence of spring and drives the firing pin into the primer, igniting the cartridge and firing the shot.
There is no magazine. In place of the magazine guide is a special guide that controls the motion of the cartridge when it is rammed into the chamber. Sights include front and rear open sights. A cover protects the operator from hot gas in the event of case failure during firing (see Firearm malfunction § Case head separation). The stock connects all parts of the rifle and serves for convenience when shooting; it has a butt, neck, and forearm.
Variantsedit
TOZ-8M – is a single-shot .22LR, bolt-action cadet rifle. It is an improved TOZ-8 that was developed after World War II.[2]
TOZ-8OPF – is a single-shot .22LR, bolt-action cadet rifle. It is the TOZ-8M produced by RPC Fort in Ukraine.
TOZ-9 – is a single-shot .22LR, bolt-action rifle. It is the sporting version of the TOZ-8 designed by D. M. Kochetov.
TOZ-11 – is a single-shot .22LR, bolt-action rifle. It is a lightweight version of the TOZ-9 made for hunters and fishermen. It was designed in 1946, by K.I. Shihvatov. The TOZ-11 was an award-winning design, that was about 2 kg lighter than the TOZ-9.[5] The TOZ-11 was produced from 1946 to 1957.[6]
TOZ-12 – is a single-shot .22LR, bolt-action cadet rifle. It is an improved TOZ-8M designed by D. M. Kochetov. It features an adjustable aperture sight.[7]
TOZ-12OPF – is a single-shot .22LR, bolt-action cadet rifle. It is the TOZ-12 produced by RPC Fort in Ukraine.
TOZ-16 – is a single-shot .22 LR, bolt-action rifle. It is based on the TOZ-11, and was produced using more modern manufacturing techniques.[6]
The TOZ-17 is a .22 LR, bolt-action repeating rifle with a 5-round detachable magazine. It was designed in 1956. It has a similar appearance, sights and functions much the same as the Mosin–Nagant rifle. It intended for professional and amateur hunting and sport shooting.[8]
The design reflects Soviet tradition, as it is very simple to use yet strong and functional. The rifle is very well built, reliable and accurate. It features twin extractors on the bolt which makes case ejection very positive. The bolt is considered large compared with most rimfire designs, paired with a large firing pin and spring assembly. The TOZ-17 has the bolt with a rear safety similar to BSA rifle as the BSA Sportsman.
The TOZ-17 has a free-floating barrel for increased accuracy. Its bore is anodized to reduce wear and increase barrel life. The TOZ-18 is the same rifle redesigned to accept a 2.5-power fixed focus scope. Its receiver has a standard dovetail rail for allowing a scope, but requires high rings to allow the scope to clear the rear sight.
The TOZ-78 is a .22 LR, bolt-action repeating rifle. It uses 5- and 10 round detachable magazines. The TOZ-78 was designed in 1986 and is still in production. It is based on the TOZ-17 and comes in various improved models. The TOZ-78-04 has a thread barrel to attach a suppressor. The TOZ-78-05 is a heavy barrel version designed to be used with a 2.5-power fixed focus scope.[9] This model does not have iron sights. The TOZ-78-06 - heavy barrel version, with a thread barrel.
^А. E. Blagovestov (2000), A. E. Taras (ed.), То, из чего стреляют в СНГ [Shooting in CIS], Minsk: Harvest AST, p. 557
^Vladimir Tikhomirov (2009), "Мелкашки на охоте" [No big thing at hunting], Охота (Hunting) (11–12), Справедливость требует упомянуть, что реально многие охотятся со спортивными малокалиберными винтовками ТОЗ-8 или ещё более ранними моделями (Justice requires mention that many really hunt with sports mini-rifles, TOZ-8 or even earlier models)
^A.B. Kuzminskiy (2002), A. E. Tarasa (ed.), Оружие для охотника: практическое пособие [Weapons for the Hunter: a practical handbook], ACT, p. 219
^ abViktor Ron (2014), "Промысловые однозарядные малокалиберные" [Harvesting [game] with single-shot small-caliber [arms]], Hunting, no. 1, pp. 64–66
^ abcdА.В. Кузьминский. Оружие для охотника: практическое пособие / под общ.ред. А.Е. Тараса М., ООО "Издательство АСТ", 2002. стр.219-220
^ abcdefgА.В. Кузьминский. Оружие для охотника: практическое пособие / под общ.ред. А.Е. Тараса М., ООО "Издательство АСТ", 2002. стр.221-223
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TOZ rifles are a family of 22 Long Rifle bolt action cadet rifles manufactured by the Tula Arms Plant Russian abbreviation TOZ stands for Tulsky Oruzheyny Zavod Most notably the TOZ 8 TOZ 17 and TOZ 78 which were used to train generations of Russian military paramilitary and police cadets Contents 1 TOZ 8 1 1 Variants 2 TOZ 17 3 TOZ 78 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksTOZ 8 editTOZ 8TypeCadet rifleProduction historyDesignerD M KochetovDesigned1932ManufacturerTula Arms Plant RPC FortProduced1932 to late 1950sNo builtabout 1 millionVariantsTOZ 8M TOZ 8OPF TOZ 9 TOZ 11 TOZ 12 TOZ 12OPF TOZ 16SpecificationsMass7 16 lb 3 25 kg 1 Length44 in 1 118 mm 1 Barrel length25 in 635 mm 1 Cartridge 22LRActionBolt actionFeed systemSingle shotSightsFixed sights with a graduated scale up to 250 M 1 The TOZ 1 is a single shot 22LR bolt action cadet rifle designed in 1927 by V Selivanov and Ya Kanevsky The TOZ 1s were made from the late 1920s to early 1930s until it was replaced with the improved TOZ 8 rifles The TOZ 8 is a single shot 22LR bolt action cadet rifle conceived in 1932 by the designer gunsmith D M Kochetov and serially produced at the Tula Arms Plant 2 The TOZ 8 is a simple device trouble free and reliable in operation It was widely used for marksmanship training in primary schools gunsmith and DOSAAF paramilitary organizations in the USSR for decades 2 About one million TOZ 8s were made from the early 1930s to the late 1950s Many TOZ 8 rifles are currently in civilian circulation and it is still used for hunting small game 3 4 The receiver contains the bolt and trigger mechanism The rifle uses bolt action a rotating bolt locks the cartridge in the chamber closes bore and ignites the cartridge the user then works the bolt and ejects the spent cartridge Lugs are missing locking is performed on the charging handle When the trigger is pressed the striker is released and hits the primer The trigger is affixed to the rear end of the trigger springs from below When pressing the trigger rests its ledges in the receiver and move down the release spring high neck than releases the trigger which along with hammer moves forward under the influence of spring and drives the firing pin into the primer igniting the cartridge and firing the shot There is no magazine In place of the magazine guide is a special guide that controls the motion of the cartridge when it is rammed into the chamber Sights include front and rear open sights A cover protects the operator from hot gas in the event of case failure during firing see Firearm malfunction Case head separation The stock connects all parts of the rifle and serves for convenience when shooting it has a butt neck and forearm Variants edit TOZ 8M is a single shot 22LR bolt action cadet rifle It is an improved TOZ 8 that was developed after World War II 2 TOZ 8OPF is a single shot 22LR bolt action cadet rifle It is the TOZ 8M produced by RPC Fort in Ukraine TOZ 9 is a single shot 22LR bolt action rifle It is the sporting version of the TOZ 8 designed by D M Kochetov TOZ 11 is a single shot 22LR bolt action rifle It is a lightweight version of the TOZ 9 made for hunters and fishermen It was designed in 1946 by K I Shihvatov The TOZ 11 was an award winning design that was about 2 kg lighter than the TOZ 9 5 The TOZ 11 was produced from 1946 to 1957 6 TOZ 12 is a single shot 22LR bolt action cadet rifle It is an improved TOZ 8M designed by D M Kochetov It features an adjustable aperture sight 7 TOZ 12OPF is a single shot 22LR bolt action cadet rifle It is the TOZ 12 produced by RPC Fort in Ukraine TOZ 16 is a single shot 22 LR bolt action rifle It is based on the TOZ 11 and was produced using more modern manufacturing techniques 6 TOZ 17 editTOZ 17 nbsp TypeCadet riflePlace of originSoviet UnionProduction historyDesigned1956 1957 8 ManufacturerTula Arms PlantVariantsTOZ 17 TOZ 17 01 TOZ 18 TOZ 78SpecificationsMass2 7 kg 6 0 lb Length1 000 mm 39 4 in Barrel length536 mm 21 1 in Cartridge 22 Long Rifle 8 Feed system5 round detachable magazine 8 SightsIron nbsp TOZ 17 dissembled The TOZ 17 is a 22 LR bolt action repeating rifle with a 5 round detachable magazine It was designed in 1956 It has a similar appearance sights and functions much the same as the Mosin Nagant rifle It intended for professional and amateur hunting and sport shooting 8 The design reflects Soviet tradition as it is very simple to use yet strong and functional The rifle is very well built reliable and accurate It features twin extractors on the bolt which makes case ejection very positive The bolt is considered large compared with most rimfire designs paired with a large firing pin and spring assembly The TOZ 17 has the bolt with a rear safety similar to BSA rifle as the BSA Sportsman The TOZ 17 has a free floating barrel for increased accuracy Its bore is anodized to reduce wear and increase barrel life The TOZ 18 is the same rifle redesigned to accept a 2 5 power fixed focus scope Its receiver has a standard dovetail rail for allowing a scope but requires high rings to allow the scope to clear the rear sight TOZ 78 editTOZ 78 nbsp TypeCadet riflePlace of originSoviet UnionProduction historyDesigned1986 1987ManufacturerTula Arms Plant 9 VariantsTOZ 78 TOZ 78 01 TOZ 78 04 TOZ 78 05 TOZ 78 06SpecificationsMass2 7 kg 6 0 lb 9 Length1 000 mm 39 4 in 9 Barrel length536 mm 21 1 in Cartridge 22 Long Rifle 9 Feed system5 or 10 round detachable magazines 9 SightsIron sight 9 2 5 power fixed focus scope The TOZ 78 is a 22 LR bolt action repeating rifle It uses 5 and 10 round detachable magazines The TOZ 78 was designed in 1986 and is still in production It is based on the TOZ 17 and comes in various improved models The TOZ 78 04 has a thread barrel to attach a suppressor The TOZ 78 05 is a heavy barrel version designed to be used with a 2 5 power fixed focus scope 9 This model does not have iron sights The TOZ 78 06 heavy barrel version with a thread barrel See also editKS 23References edit a b c d Toz Model 8 22 LR Short Review 26 October 2015 a b c P A Gusak A M Rogachev 1975 Nachalnaya voennaya podgotovka Initial military training military instructor manual 2 ed Minsk Narodnaya Asveta People s Education pp 226 228 A E Blagovestov 2000 A E Taras ed To iz chego strelyayut v SNG Shooting in CIS Minsk Harvest AST p 557 Vladimir Tikhomirov 2009 Melkashki na ohote No big thing at hunting Ohota Hunting 11 12 Spravedlivost trebuet upomyanut chto realno mnogie ohotyatsya so sportivnymi malokalibernymi vintovkami TOZ 8 ili eshyo bolee rannimi modelyami Justice requires mention that many really hunt with sports mini rifles TOZ 8 or even earlier models A B Kuzminskiy 2002 A E Tarasa ed Oruzhie dlya ohotnika prakticheskoe posobie Weapons for the Hunter a practical handbook ACT p 219 a b Viktor Ron 2014 Promyslovye odnozaryadnye malokalibernye Harvesting game with single shot small caliber arms Hunting no 1 pp 64 66 P A Gusak A M Rogachev Nachalnaya voennaya podgotovka spravochnoe posobie voenruka 2 e izd dop i pererab Minsk Narodnaya asveta 1975 str 226 228 a b c d A V Kuzminskij Oruzhie dlya ohotnika prakticheskoe posobie pod obsh red A E Tarasa M OOO Izdatelstvo AST 2002 str 219 220 a b c d e f g A V Kuzminskij Oruzhie dlya ohotnika prakticheskoe posobie pod obsh red A E Tarasa M OOO Izdatelstvo AST 2002 str 221 223External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title TOZ rifle amp oldid 1177943406, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
