Izhevsk · Shotgun
Baikal MP-27
Break action · 12 Gauge · introduced 1973
Also known as IZh-27, MP-27EM, MP-27M
About the Baikal MP-27
The Baikal MP-27 is a Russian over-and-under double-barrel shotgun built on a robust boxlock action by the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant. Introduced in 1973 as the IZh-27, it has been produced in the millions for hunting and clay sports, with the two barrels stacked vertically, automatic ejectors, and a single selective trigger letting the shooter pick which barrel fires first. Known for its simple, durable construction and chrome-lined bores, it is one of the most widely exported Russian sporting shotguns.
The IZh-27/MP-27 became the standard Soviet and post-Soviet over-and-under sporting shotgun, a fixture of hunting cabins and shooting clubs across Russia and a popular budget export double gun in Europe and North America.
Baikal MP-27 specifications
General
- Type
- Shotgun
- Action
- Break action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Single selective
- Calibres
- 12 Gauge
- Magazine capacity
- 2 rounds
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 725 mm (28.5 in)
- Overall length
- 1135 mm (44.7 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 3.40 kg (7.50 lb)
- Weight (loaded)
- 3.47 kg (7.65 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling
- Smoothbore
Materials
- Barrel
- Chrome lined 50ra steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- blued
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 400 m/s (1312 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 2560 J (1888 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 40 m
History
- Introduced
- 1973
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- Russia
- Designer
- Izhevsk Mechanical Plant design bureau
Features
- Over under barrels
- Boxlock action
- Automatic ejectors
- Interchangeable chokes
- Single selective trigger
- Vented top rib
Safety
- Manual tang safety
- Automatic safety
- Barrel interlock
Marketed internationally under the Baikal MP-27 name; known domestically as the IZh-27. Offered in numerous configurations including the MP-27EM (ejectors) and MP-27M (extractors) in 12, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore.