TOZ-194

The TOZ-194 is a 12 gauge, pump-action shotgun manufactured by the Tula Arms Plant.^[5]

TOZ-194[1]
Type	Pump-action Shotgun
Place of origin	Russia
Production history
Designer	TsNIITochMash
Designed	early 1990s
Manufacturer	Tula Arms Plant[2]
Produced	since 1994 (TOZ-94)[3]
Variants	TOZ-194, TOZ-194-01M, TOZ-194-02M, TOZ-194-03M
Specifications
Mass	2.9 kg (TOZ-194, TOZ-194-01M), 3.2 kg (TOZ-194-02M, TOZ-194-03M)
Barrel length	540mm[4]
Cartridge	12 gauge
Action	pump
Feed system	7 round internal tubular magazine
Sights	Bead

History

In the early 90's, the Tula Arms Plant designed a pump-action shotgun based on TOZ-87. In late 1994, the first model (TOZ-94) was developed.^[3][2]

Later, the production of second model (TOZ-194) began, and since then it has gained popularity with civilian shooters in Russia and in Europe, and is reported to be in use with some Russian Security forces.

The TOZ-194 is a conventional pump-action shotgun that feeds from a 7-rounds tube and chambers 70 mm shotgun shells ("Standard" 23⁄4" 12-gauge, therefore the use of 76 mm (3 inches) "Magnum" shells is strongly counter-indicated). Its main feature is its 540 mm (21.2 inches approx.) barrel, which is oddly long for a combat shotgun; this was done to reach an overall length of 805 mm (31.6 inches approx.) which makes it legal for civilian ownership in Russia.

Variants

• TOZ-94 (ТОЗ-94) - first model^[2] with four round magazine^[3]
• TOZ-194 (ТОЗ-194) - second model. Four variants of the TOZ-194 shotgun are available: the TOZ-194M with sole pistol grip; the TOZ-194-01M with pistol grip and upfolding metal stock, and muzzle adapters available for tactical applications; the TOZ-194-02M and TOZ-194-03M, both with standard fixed stock, the latter one also available with muzzle adapter.

Variant	Gauge, mm	Barrel Length, mm	Shotgun length, mm	with folded stock	Mass, kg	Magazine capacity
TOZ-194M	12/70	540	805	N/A	3.0
TOZ-194-01M	12/70	540[6]	1250[7]	N/A	3.0	4; 7
TOZ-194-02M	12/70	540	1060	815	3.2	7
TOZ-194-03M	12/70	540[6]	1060	815[6]	3.2	4;7

Users

•  Moldova - TOZ-94 and TOZ-194-02 shotguns (with non-detachable fixed shoulder stocks) are allowed as civilian hunting weapon^[8]
•  Russian Federation - is allowed as civilian hunting weapon^[3][9]