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Zlatoust RB-12 (Bandaevskogo) Shotgun (1995)

Authored By Staff Writer | Last Updated: 4/29/2012

The Zlatoust RB-12 is a 12-gauge shotgun of Armenian origin and originally developed in 1995.

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Engineer Alexander G. Bandaevskiy developed the Zlatoust RB-12 "Bandaevskogo" pump-action shotgun of Armenian origin in 1995. The weapon was chambered for the 12-gauge cartridge and fired from a six-round detachable box magazine. The weapon was unique in its action for the bolt was fixed while the barrel was set to move. The slide action actually involved movement of the slide and barrel sections as a whole unit when introducing new rounds into the chamber and clearing spent cases. Sighting was accomplished through a pair of iron installations - one set over the barrel and the other over the receiver - the latter doubling as an integrated carrying handle, a feature most shotguns usually lack. The shoulder stock was "rifle-like" in its design and shape though hinged to fold over the side of the receiver as needed (and spring-loaded in such a way as to allow the firer to make the weapon ready within seconds of being unloaded from its carrying bag). A skeletal stock was also designed for lightweight functionality. Loops at the front and the rear allowed for use of a shoulder sling. Overall length was 825mm and 610mm with the stock folded over. The barrel measured 525mm long.

Outwardly, the weapon was given a rather boxy, almost utilitarian exterior - largely making up the receiver which housed all of the critical internal working components. The barrel protruded a distance away from the receiver front to which the horizontal grip (slide) was added. The weapon was given a traditional pistol grip tied to a ringed trigger unit and ahead of this installation was the straight box magazine insert. While primarily firing from the box magazine, the RB-12 could also be fed individual slugs through the open breech as needed (with the slide and barrel sections pulled fully open). The RB-12's action also proved highly robust and able to fire even after having been exposed to sand, dirt and debris. Recoil was as expected considering the 12-guage shell being fired. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Zlatoust RB-12 (Bandaevskogo)
Shotgun

Country of Origin: Armenia
Manufacturer: Bandaevsky - Armenia
Initial Year of Service: 1995

Overall Length: 825mm (32.48in)
Barrel Length: 525.00mm (20.67in)
Weight (Empty): 6.61lbs (3.00kg)

Cartridge: 12-gauge
Action: Automatic Slide Action; Fixed Bolt
Feed: 6-round detachable box magazine
Rate-of-Fire: 6 rounds per minute
Sights: Iron Front and Rear

Variants:
RB-12 - Base Series Designation; folding stock; automatic action with moving barrel and fixed bolt assembly.

Operators: Armenia

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