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The '''Molot VPO-209''' is a Russian "shotgun" manufactured by [[Molot-Oruzhiye]], and chambered in [[.366 TKM]]. It appears to be based on the [[AKM]], but of course with a different chambering, and is strictly semi-automatic for the civilian market. It seems that it is typical for Molot to repurpose existing surplus AKM series rifles by either rechambering / boring them out (or replacing the barrel), limiting them to semi-auto, and finally selling the repurposed firearm to the civilian market - as opposed to manufacturing completely new firearms.
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The '''Molot VPO-209''' is a Russian "shotgun" manufactured by [[Molot-Oruzhiye]], and chambered in [[.366 TKM]]. It appears to be based on the [[AKM]], and is strictly semi-automatic for the civilian market. It seems that it is typical for Molot to repurpose existing surplus AKM series rifles by either rechambering / boring them out (or replacing the barrel), limiting them to semi-auto, according to [https://modernfirearms.net/en/shotguns/vpo-209-2/ ModernFirearms.net]. Finally, the repurposed firearms are sold to the civilian market - as opposed to manufacturing completely new firearms.
  
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Despite appearance, the VPO-209 ''is'' actually considered a shotgun due to Russian firearm regulations, where smooth bore firearms are classified as such. Likewise, the cartridge it fires (the .366 TKM) is of course also classified as a shotgun cartridge, despite largely firing solid bullets ("slugs"). We believe the Molot VPO-209 probably features a [[Lancaster bore]], which uses an oval-shaped bore to provide spin to the projectile. However, it ''may'' instead utilize a [[Paradox bore]], which starts smooth from the chamber end, with some actual rifling grooves toward the muzzle, often in the final few inches. Both styles of bore can allow for sufficient and accurate use of ''both'' solid projectiles, as well as shot.
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Despite appearance, the VPO-209 ''is'' actually considered a shotgun due to Russian firearm regulations, where smooth bore firearms are classified as such. Likewise, the cartridge it fires (the .366 TKM) is of course also classified as a shotgun cartridge, despite largely firing solid bullets ("slugs"). According to [https://modernfirearms.net/en/shotguns/vpo-209-2/ this article at ModernFirearms.net] this shotgun utilizes a [[Paradox bore]], which starts smooth from the chamber end, with some actual rifling grooves toward the muzzle - the final 12 centimeters (~4.75 inches) in the case of the VPO-209.

Revision as of 18:17, 10 May 2023

The Molot VPO-209 is a Russian "shotgun" manufactured by Molot-Oruzhiye, and chambered in .366 TKM. It appears to be based on the AKM, and is strictly semi-automatic for the civilian market. It seems that it is typical for Molot to repurpose existing surplus AKM series rifles by either rechambering / boring them out (or replacing the barrel), limiting them to semi-auto, according to ModernFirearms.net. Finally, the repurposed firearms are sold to the civilian market - as opposed to manufacturing completely new firearms.

Despite appearance, the VPO-209 is actually considered a shotgun due to Russian firearm regulations, where smooth bore firearms are classified as such. Likewise, the cartridge it fires (the .366 TKM) is of course also classified as a shotgun cartridge, despite largely firing solid bullets ("slugs"). According to this article at ModernFirearms.net this shotgun utilizes a Paradox bore, which starts smooth from the chamber end, with some actual rifling grooves toward the muzzle - the final 12 centimeters (~4.75 inches) in the case of the VPO-209.

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