IZH-43: characteristics, testimonials. Hunting rifle of the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant

The Izhevsk Mechanical Plant has been producing and continues to produce high-quality weapons, on which whole generations of hunters are brought up. The IZH-43 gun is a double-barrel horizontal line, which has become the next stage in the activity of the plant for the production of mass smooth-bore weapons. The model was created on the basis of the IZH-58 gun, which, in turn, came off the assembly line as a cheaper version of the reliable but expensive Izh-54 double-barreled gun . Today we will discuss the history of the appearance of the IZH-43 gun, characteristics, testimonials and much more.

Production

The work of the designers of the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant for the development of the IZH-43 gun began in 1984. Literally two years later the model has already entered mass production. The gunsmiths managed to make a cheaper, but technically more perfect model. Improvements have mainly concerned the safety and ejector mechanisms. The question was also solved with the fitting of the shoe to the block of stems.

The task of creating an inexpensive universal double-barreled rifle was accomplished one hundred percent. In 1995, the number of IZH-43 guns produced reached 300,000. The release of guns in different versions, for every taste and pocket is carried out today. Only now the model is called MR-43. The model is bought not only by domestic hunters, but also by foreign connoisseurs of good weapons.

Design features

The main trump of the IZH-43 gun is its characteristics. The testimonials of experienced hunters indicate that the model is an excellent combination of price and quality. Now let's talk about everything in order.

The IZH-43 gun is a double - barrel smooth - bore weapon, the barrel unit of which has a horizontal arrangement. In the breech block, the trunks are fastened together by a muff connection. And along the length of the trunks their connection is provided by the lower and sight straps. The gun is the inside of the rifle. Tracks are made in the form of a monoblock with pins and lights.

In the process of improving the guns, the hammers were made separately from the strikers. On some modifications of the gun are installed external devices for cocking and smooth springs. These devices are performed in the form of false fenders. In other versions with two triggers, the possibility of smoothly releasing the hammers from the platoon is possible thanks to the fuse. In addition, there are also models on which only one trigger is installed.

The safety mechanism has automatic activation when cocked. He blocks the trigger and whisper. Horizontal IZH-43 have twisted cylindrical fighting springs. The gun can be with or without selective ejectors. The trunks of this model have a constant muzzle constriction and replaceable chokes. Barrels of the "Magnum" version with a barrel chamber length of 76 mm can be with a cylindrical drill. To lock the barrel block, you need to push the locking bar to the two barbless hooks.

Kalinin's trigger and trigger mechanism

The first copies of the model had the index "43" or "43E". They installed a special USM, which was designed by design engineer A. N. Kalinin. The main advantage of these guns was that they had two triggers, each of which could shoot from two barrels. When you press the front trigger, the right barrel fired, and then the left one. From the rear descent the trunks were shot in the reverse order. If desired, it was possible to shoot in the usual way - by pressing down the slopes in turn.

Soon the plant stopped producing a double-barrel rifle with such a shock-trigger mechanism. Under the marking IZH-43M and IZH-43EM, they began to produce rifles with USM of standard action. However, the plant retained the ability to complete its guns with USM Kalinin. Such copies were made piece by piece, under the order. A little later, the guns received old markings. And since the 90s, the plant has started the production of rifles with one trigger and the possibility of switching the order of shots.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the gun are associated mainly with a combination of price and quality. Being relatively inexpensive, the IZH-43 double-barreled gun has a very good fight, it gives decent accuracy and sharpness when working with shot, it shows good results with bullet shooting, and also has reliability and safe predictability in handling. The model has a good balance. The design of the USM completely excludes the possibility of an accidental shot. Without pressing the trigger, a shot is not possible.

As for the shortcomings, they, as befits inexpensive mass production, are manifested in different ways, depending on the party and the model. Experienced hunters who want to buy a gun IZH-43, carefully choose among several models the best. The winners are also the owners, who are not lazy to work on the file, because the main number of shortcomings can be eliminated on their own, at home. Some examples of such tuning are given below.

Home tuning

Often Izh-43 double-barrels suffer from poor impregnation and processing of wooden parts. Solve the issue helps self-impregnation and polishing (and in some cases even fitting) of these parts. The next problem is the ejector failure. Here you just need a file.

Sometimes when firing the safety shackle of the descents, due to its unsuccessful form, injures the finger. To get rid of this problem, you either need to remodel it, or cover it with a layer of protective material. Anticorrosion coating in the guns of the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant often leaves much to be desired. Therefore, many users to prevent the occurrence of rust in protracted hunting also lubricate the gun with oil.

Versions

To date, the gun is produced under the name of the MP-43 in such calibers:

1. 12th (70 or 76 mm).
2. 16th (70 mm).
3. 20th (76 mm).
4. 410th (76 mm).

The length of the chamber is indicated in parentheses.

The version of the 410 rifle is produced with the drilling of the barrels in two versions: a cylinder with a head and a blade or a cylinder with a head and a choke. The trunk of the model IZh-43 (12 gauge) has a length of 750 mm. In versions of a smaller caliber, the length ranges from 510 to 710 mm. Now consider separately all the additional modifications of the gun.

IZH-43E

This is a basic model that has a selective type ejector that can be switched off. When the ejector is turned on, when opening the barrels, only the spent cartridge shell flies out, the entire cartridge remains in place. This is very convenient in cases where you need to quickly recharge the weapon.

IZh-43-1S

The model is different in that it only has one trigger. In its upper part is a switch, which allows you to easily change the sequence of shots from the trunks. The IZH-43E-1C version differs from the previous one in that it, like the IZH-43E, is equipped with an ejector mechanism.

IZH-43K

This 12-gauge twin-barrel is suitable for those who like to transport weapons in a charged state and quickly cock springs, without opening the gun. The highlight of the model is the presence of falshkurs. To the surprise of the employees of the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant, the model aroused interest among American fans of historical weapons. There is even information that models specially designed for this market have been produced with falsh and tubes.

IZH-43KN

A fully-fledged foreign-smoking model. Available only in the 12th caliber. When cocked, the chance of an accidental shot is reduced to zero. Even if you hit the trigger on the spoke, nothing will happen.

Versions of the IZH-43 can be called either as described above, or with the label "MR" instead of "IZH". In addition to the listed ordinary models, the Izhevsk factory also produces piece-guns, which are distinguished by their excellent fighting and beautiful finishing with the use of precious metals. These are the characteristics of the IZH-43 gun.

Reviews

Users in their majority are very positive about the gun of this model. Someone may ask: "But what about the shortcomings?" The fact is that for the price category in which this product is located, it works very well. Therefore, speaking of its shortcomings, it is worthwhile to think about how much the guns cost, which are deprived of these problems. Well, as most of the problems are solved at home (and Slavic men do not disdain the repair of equipment and even like it very much), the gun really managed to win the hearts of hunters.

Disassembly of the gun, according to reviews, is very easy and fast. The weapon is unpretentious in operation and possesses sufficient accuracy of shooting for beginning hunters. But experienced shooters respond well enough to him. Since the IZH-43 gun works without problems with self-loading cartridges, it will be a real gift for those who like to equip ammunition. The cartridges need not be calibrated too carefully. In frosts, weapons work no worse than in the summer heat. Special complaints in the owners' responses were not noticed.

Conclusion

Today we have learned what the double-bar horizon IZh-43 represents. Features, owner reviews and photos allowed us to get the most complete picture of the product. The gun really deserves attention, especially the first versions and models that were produced piece by piece. To them hunters are treated with special trepidation and respect. More than one generation of Soviet, and then Russian, Russian boys grew up on the rifles of the Izhevsk plant. And most likely, IZ models will not only remind us of themselves in our and foreign markets of quality, but inexpensive guns.