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The '''Molot VPO-208''' is a semi-automatic "shotgun" based on the [[SKS]], and made by Russian firearm manufacturer Molot-Oruzhiye. It is chambered in the [[.366 TKM]] and features a smooth bore (specifically [[Paradox bore]]), which means that this firearm classifies as a shotgun under Russian gun laws.
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The '''Molot VPO-208''' is a semi-automatic "shotgun" based on the [[SKS]] and made by Russian firearm manufacturer Molot-Oruzhiye. It is chambered in the [[.366 TKM]] and features a smooth bore (specifically [[Paradox bore]]), which means that this firearm classifies as a shotgun under Russian gun laws. It appears that many (or all) of these rifles are based on surplus Russian SKS rifles, repurposed by Molot for the civilian market.

Revision as of 02:42, 18 May 2023

The Molot VPO-208 is a semi-automatic "shotgun" based on the SKS and made by Russian firearm manufacturer Molot-Oruzhiye. It is chambered in the .366 TKM and features a smooth bore (specifically Paradox bore), which means that this firearm classifies as a shotgun under Russian gun laws. It appears that many (or all) of these rifles are based on surplus Russian SKS rifles, repurposed by Molot for the civilian market.