Difference between revisions of "Molot VPO-208"
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[[File:Molot-Oruzhie-VPO-208-366-TKM-SKS-Carbine-Russian-Hunting-Shotgun-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki-1.jpg|700px|thumb|right|alt=A right-side photo of the Molot VPO-208, a Russian hunting "shotgun" based on the SKS.|A right-side photo of the '''Molot VPO-208''', a Russian hunting "shotgun" based on the [[SKS]]. It is chambered for the [[.366 TKM]] cartridge.]] | [[File:Molot-Oruzhie-VPO-208-366-TKM-SKS-Carbine-Russian-Hunting-Shotgun-Firearmwiki-Firearm-Wiki-1.jpg|700px|thumb|right|alt=A right-side photo of the Molot VPO-208, a Russian hunting "shotgun" based on the SKS.|A right-side photo of the '''Molot VPO-208''', a Russian hunting "shotgun" based on the [[SKS]]. It is chambered for the [[.366 TKM]] cartridge.]] | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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]] cartride and features a smooth bore (specifically [[Paradox bore]]), which means that this firearm is classified as a shotgun under Russian gun laws. |
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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. However, there appear to be multiple versions of this gun. One type with a more traditional-looking SKS stock, and one type featuring a redesigned more ergonomic hunting or target-style stock with some interesting texturing and so on. Perhaps the former version is based on surplus rifles, and the latter versions are new production? This will need additional research and verification. | ||
== Version With Lancaster Bore? == | == Version With Lancaster Bore? == | ||
Revision as of 06:21, 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 cartride and features a smooth bore (specifically Paradox bore), which means that this firearm is classified 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. 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. However, there appear to be multiple versions of this gun. One type with a more traditional-looking SKS stock, and one type featuring a redesigned more ergonomic hunting or target-style stock with some interesting texturing and so on. Perhaps the former version is based on surplus rifles, and the latter versions are new production? This will need additional research and verification.
Version With Lancaster Bore?
Although the VPO-208 as well as other Molot firearms like the VPO-209 seem to primarily feature a paradox-style bore, this webpage claims there have been variants with a Lancaster bore have been made. This is a smooth-bore that is actually oval-shaped, which can apply spin to a solid projectile, as well as effectively be used with shotshells and the like. It's unclear whether these were prototype versions of this firearm, so this needs additional verification.
