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 * [[Molot-Oruzhie]]
 * [[Molot VPO-209]]
 [[Category: Shotguns]]
 [[Category: Rifles]]

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 == Parts Diagram ==
-[[File:Molot-VPO-208-Russian-Shotgun-366-TKM-Exploded-View-Diagram-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki.jpg|250px|thumb|left|alt=An exploded view & diagram of components of the Molot VPO-208, which is based on the SKS.|An exploded view & diagram of components of the [[Molot VPO-208]], which is based on the [[SKS]] rifle.]]
+[[File:Molot-VPO-208-Russian-Shotgun-366-TKM-Exploded-View-Diagram-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki.jpg|300px|thumb|left|alt=An exploded view & diagram of components of the Molot VPO-208, which is based on the SKS.|An exploded view & diagram of components of the [[Molot VPO-208]], which is based on the [[SKS]] rifle.]]
-[[File:Molot-VPO-208-Russian-Shotgun-366-TKM-Exploded-View-Diagram-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki-English-Translate.jpg|250px|thumb|center|alt=An exploded view & diagram of components of the Molot VPO-208, which is based on the SKS. Translated to Engish.|An exploded view & diagram of components of the '''Molot VPO-208''', which is based on the [[SKS]] rifle. Translated to English via Google Translate.]]
+[[File:Molot-VPO-208-Russian-Shotgun-366-TKM-Exploded-View-Diagram-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki-English-Translate.jpg|300px|thumb|center|alt=An exploded view & diagram of components of the Molot VPO-208, which is based on the SKS. Translated to Engish.|An exploded view & diagram of components of the '''Molot VPO-208''', which is based on the [[SKS]] rifle. Translated to English via Google Translate.]]
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 It appears that many (or all?) of these rifles are based on surplus Russian SKS rifles, repurposed by Molot for the civilian market. They also seem to feature a paradox bore, where the majority of the bore is smooth, with the last several inches containing more traditional rifling.
-One interesting thing to note is that despite the claimed 300 meter effective range, the VPO-208 does ''not'' appear to come standard with any kind of scope mount. This is a significant change from something like the rifled 7.62x39 [[OP-SKS]], which appears to have ''always'' come standard with a Warsaw Pact style side Dovetail mount. An interesting change, since both are largely intended for the same purposes - hunting, sports shooting, etc.
+One interesting thing to note is that despite the claimed 300 meter effective range, the VPO-208 does ''not'' appear to come standard with any kind of scope mount. This is a significant change from something like the rifled 7.62x39 [[OP-SKS]], which appears to have ''always'' come standard with a Warsaw Pact style side Dovetail mount. It's a major difference, since both are largely intended for the same purposes - civilian hunting, sports shooting, etc.
 == Specifications ==

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 It appears that many (or all?) of these rifles are based on surplus Russian SKS rifles, repurposed by Molot for the civilian market. They also seem to feature a paradox bore, where the majority of the bore is smooth, with the last several inches containing more traditional rifling.
-One interesting thing to note is that despite an approximately 300 meter effective range, the VPO-208 does not appear to come standard with any kind of scope mount, which differs from something like the rifled 7.62x39 [[OP-SKS]] rifle, which is geared towards sportsmen and ''does'' feature a Warsaw Pact style side dovetail mount.
+One interesting thing to note is that despite the claimed 300 meter effective range, the VPO-208 does ''not'' appear to come standard with any kind of scope mount. This is a significant change from something like the rifled 7.62x39 [[OP-SKS]], which appears to have ''always'' come standard with a Warsaw Pact style side Dovetail mount. An interesting change, since both are largely intended for the same purposes - hunting, sports shooting, etc.
 == Specifications ==

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 * '''Action Type:''' Gas-operated semi-automatic.
-* '''Cartridge:''' [[.366 TKM]] (also known as 9x37mm).
+* '''Cartridge:''' [[.366 TKM]].
-* '''Bore Type:''' Paradox (smooth, with last 125-135mm rifled).
+* '''Bore Type:''' Paradox bore (smooth, with last 125-135mm rifled).
 * '''Capacity:''' 10-round fixed magazine.
 * '''Weight:''' 3.65kg (8.05 lbs).

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 == Specifications ==
-Action Type: Gas-operated semi-automatic.
+* '''Action Type:''' Gas-operated semi-automatic.
-Cartridge: [[.366 TKM]] (also known as 9x37mm).
+* '''Cartridge:''' [[.366 TKM]] (also known as 9x37mm).
-Bore Type: Paradox (smooth, with last 125-135mm rifled).
+* '''Bore Type:''' Paradox (smooth, with last 125-135mm rifled).
-Capacity: 10-round fixed magazine.
+* '''Capacity:''' 10-round fixed magazine.
-Weight: 3.65kg (8.05 lbs).
+* '''Weight:''' 3.65kg (8.05 lbs).
-Barrel Length: 520mm (20.47 inches).
+* '''Barrel Length:''' 520mm (20.47 inches).
-Overall Length: 1025mm (40.35 inches).
+* '''Overall Length:''' 1025mm (40.35 inches).
-Height: 179mm (7.05 inches).
+* '''Height:''' 179mm (7.05 inches).
-Width: 61mm (2.40 inches).
+* '''Width:''' 61mm (2.40 inches).
-Sighting Range: ~300 meters (328 yards).
+* '''Sighting Range:''' ~300 meters (328 yards).
 == Variants ==

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	One interesting thing to note is that despite an approximately 300 meter effective range, the VPO-208 does not appear to come standard with any kind of scope mount, which differs from something like the rifled 7.62x39 [[OP-SKS]] rifle, which is geared towards sportsmen and ''does'' feature a Warsaw Pact style side dovetail mount.		One interesting thing to note is that despite an approximately 300 meter effective range, the VPO-208 does not appear to come standard with any kind of scope mount, which differs from something like the rifled 7.62x39 [[OP-SKS]] rifle, which is geared towards sportsmen and ''does'' feature a Warsaw Pact style side dovetail mount.
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		+	== Specifications ==
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		+	Action Type: Gas-operated semi-automatic.
		+	Cartridge: [[.366 TKM]] (also known as 9x37mm).
		+	Bore Type: Paradox (smooth, with last 125-135mm rifled).
		+	Capacity: 10-round fixed magazine.
		+	Weight: 3.65kg (8.05 lbs).
		+	Barrel Length: 520mm (20.47 inches).
		+	Overall Length: 1025mm (40.35 inches).
		+	Height: 179mm (7.05 inches).
		+	Width: 61mm (2.40 inches).
		+	Sighting Range: ~300 meters (328 yards).

	== Variants ==		== Variants ==

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−	[[File:Molot-Oruzhie-VPO-208-366-TKM-SKS-Carbine-Russian-Hunting-Shotgun-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki-4.jpg\|thumb\|center\|A full left-side view of the '''Molot VPO-208''' SKS "shotgun". It is chambered in the [[.366 TKM]] cartridge. Despite appearances, it is classified as a shotgun under Russian law due to having a smooth (Paradox) bore.]]	+	[[File:Molot-Oruzhie-VPO-208-366-TKM-SKS-Carbine-Russian-Hunting-Shotgun-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki-4.jpg\|750px\|thumb\|center\|A full left-side view of the '''Molot VPO-208''' SKS "shotgun". It is chambered in the [[.366 TKM]] cartridge. Despite appearances, it is classified as a shotgun under Russian law due to having a smooth (Paradox) bore.]]

	== Parts Diagram ==		== Parts Diagram ==

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 A small gallery of additional photos of the Molot VPO-208 SKS, from various angles, showing markings and so on.
-[[File:Molot-Oruzhie-VPO-208-366-TKM-SKS-Carbine-Russian-Hunting-Shotgun-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki-2.jpg|750px|thumb|center|alt=VPO-208 SKS made by Molot and chambered in .366 TKM.|A close-up right-side view of the [[Molot VPO-208]] SKS's receiver, showing markings and so on. It is chambered in the [[.366 TKM]] cartridge.]]
 [[File:Molot-Oruzhie-VPO-208-366-TKM-SKS-Carbine-Russian-Hunting-Shotgun-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki-3.jpg|750px|thumb|center|A right-side view of the barrel and gas system on he [[Molot VPO-208]] SKS. It is chambered in the [[.366 TKM]] cartridge and despite appearances, it's actually classified as a shotgun under Russian law.]]
 == Parts Diagram ==

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	A small gallery of additional photos of the Molot VPO-208 SKS, from various angles, showing markings and so on.		A small gallery of additional photos of the Molot VPO-208 SKS, from various angles, showing markings and so on.

−	[[File:Molot-Oruzhie-VPO-208-366-TKM-SKS-Carbine-Russian-Hunting-Shotgun-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki-2.jpg\|750px\|thumb\|center\|alt=VPO-208 SKS made by Molot and chambered in .366 TKM.\|A right-side view of the [[Molot VPO-208]] SKS, ~~showcasing~~ markings and so on. It is chambered in the [[.366 TKM]] cartridge.]]	+	[[File:Molot-Oruzhie-VPO-208-366-TKM-SKS-Carbine-Russian-Hunting-Shotgun-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki-2.jpg\|750px\|thumb\|center\|alt=VPO-208 SKS made by Molot and chambered in .366 TKM.\|A close-up right-side view of the [[Molot VPO-208]] SKS's receiver, showing markings and so on. It is chambered in the [[.366 TKM]] cartridge.]]