Manufactured in the USSR by the Central Design and Research Bureau of Sporting and Hunting Arms "TsKIB SOO" starting in 1968 and is one of only some 300 built and is widely regarded as one of the finest guns built in the Soviet Union, often referred to by collectors as the Russian Purdey. Built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, bands of engraving at the breech, standard Russian proofs on the flats, interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/improved modified installed), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a coin finished sidelock action which displays extensive scroll engraving surrounding a trio of game scenes which consist of a trio of mallards landing on the left, two does on the underside, and a quartet of pheasant cocks on the right. The gun features bushed firing pins, cocking indicators on either lockplate, a single trigger, and a tang mounted three-position safety selector. The gun is mounted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and Anson button release as well as a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points and a checkered bare butt. Included is a wood and canvas takedown case, two snap caps, and cleaning tools. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .733/.731 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.033 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 7 lbs. 12 oz.