Russian Beauties: MTs Shotguns by TSKIB SOO (pictures)

Shotgunguru · **Joined:** Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:41 am **Posts:** 1551

It is good to have this thread with such a high concntration of best quality Russian guns. It serves as a handy response to those that like to assert that Russians produce junk. Thanks to all who posted these great photos.

I have handled most of the smoothobore models pictured above. The Purdey-Beesley action SXS is one of the best made guns I have ever touched, and in the comparison I include the original Purdey and Atkin originals. The Russian versions have something the British versions of the action do not- high grade engineering input. For instance the Russian guns are fully radiused at edges, in the corners where the lumps meet the flats and so on. They are small but significant details in a best gun.

The engraving on Russian guns is not to my taste, but the Celtic style engraving on the OU above is really nice.

clyshot · **Joined:** Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:32 pm **Posts:** 10

I was interested to see these pictures, I have had and used this shotgun for some time and been ridiculed on occasion for shooting that Russian.
I own Garbi, Merkel, and various English shotguns and bought this this purely because it struck me as being very high quality.
Any input would be greatly appreciated especially in the exact identification of what it may be.

For some reason I can only attach 3 pics if anyone needs more let me know I have more.
Thanks

Tozman · **Posted:** Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:26 am

clyshot,

Nice shotgun. It is a MTs-111-12 model.

I am guessing it is probably worth around $30 - 40,000.

More details here: http://www.tulatskib.ru/ohota_pdf/111_a.pdf

Tozman · **Posted:** Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:35 am

By the way,

The manufacturer of these beautifull guns has a new website: http://www.tulatskib.ru/HTML_a/main_a.html

Tozman · **Posted:** Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:48 am

TSKIB-SOO has recently started making a sporting version of its traditional MTS-7 model.

It is called MTs-7-12 Sporting.

I was able to get photos of the very first guns while they were being produced.

oldthompson · **Joined:** Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:15 am **Posts:** 10230

Tozman-

Those revolving cylinder shotguns are definitely something else! How do they operate?

Have you ever had the chance to fire one?

clyshot · **Joined:** Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:32 pm **Posts:** 10

Tozman-

Thanks for your input. It is much appreciated. I have tried for several months to find out about this fine shotgun without too much response.
Your time is appreciated.

Thanks

Shotgunguru · **Joined:** Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:41 am **Posts:** 1551

Having shot almost all of the shotguns shown here, I feel lucky!

The one that stands out above the rest is the Purdey actioned model 11. It is a superb gun, and from the metal smithing angle (and in my opinion) better executed than the English gun. It really has to be seen from up close to appreciate the quality of the work.

The Vostok trap and skeet guns are also worth seeing from up close to appreciated the true meaning of zero tolerance fitting. These things lock up tighter than a bank vault.

BIGK · **Posted:** Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:29 pm

I have read through all the pages on this post and am amazed at the variety available.I own an MT8-01 :lol:

which I have used to shoot OT with :oops:

.It has the narrow rib.The quality of fit is second to none

.I would be interested in buying one of the new trap guns.Would anyone know what the price would be.I have tried to post pictures of my gun but cant :evil:

.

K

copdills · **Posted:** Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:16 am

Some very Nice workmanship on these shotguns, VERY NICE

vikram · **Posted:** Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:57 pm

I sincerely thank you for all your efforts in putting up these wonderful and interesting pictures.This is the first time I am seeing so many pictures at one place and it is highly educational. Please share with us any more of the pics you may have these great looking guns.

Best-
Vikram

Tozman · **Posted:** Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:36 am

MTs-7 - 12 Sporting (MTs-7S):

Fresh photos of the new version of the MTs-7. Finished and already at the target range.

Tozman · **Posted:** Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:49 am

Express rifle version of the MTs-7.

The MTs-7-09 is chambered for the 9 x 53 cartridge.

vikram · **Posted:** Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:02 pm

TozMan,

I do not know where you get your hands on these fine guns.Would you have any idea where I can lay my hands on these fine guns in UK?If I am not asking too much of your kindness, will it be possible for you to email the pics you posted here when you have time?If not, fine by me.Thank you once again for sharing your pictures here.

Best-
Vikram

Tozman · **Posted:** Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:37 am

Vikram,

Thanks for the interest.

The manufacturers of these fine guns (Tskib Soo) has a new website: http://www.tulatskib.ru/

You may contact them and ask who is importing these firearms in England.

There used to be an importer (can't remember who it was). I know, because I read an article in a magazine a couple of years ago.

Good luck.

As for the pictures, some of them are from this Russian forum : http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/1/089649.html
Just click on the photos and you will get a high resolution version of them.

Tozman · **Posted:** Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:47 am

You can also abtain a multitude of photos on this thread: http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/173/285679.html

Enjoy.

BIGK · **Posted:** Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:12 pm

Tozman,it appears that the spring and the hammer in the mt7 looks very like those in an mt8 01.Could you find out if these would be interchangable.

k

vikram · **Posted:** Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:38 pm

Tozman,

Thank you for the info and the links.Appreciate it.

Best-
Vikram

aresm · **Posted:** Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:03 am

Is there any reason why they stopped making the guns with the Greener bolt? I always liked that in a 'heavy use' shotgun (feels solid).

clyshot · **Joined:** Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:32 pm **Posts:** 10

OK guys the MTS-11 at the top of this page is now for sale. Sensible offers considered

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