Thread: Stingers and old Toz rifles

Originally Posted by gundoc

They were originally made for use by trappers in Siberia. The bell and large muzzle recess provided some barrel protection from being blocked with snow, mud, etc. It also provided a convenient base for the tall front sight (needed to match the elaborate tangent rear sight). They were designed to be primarily used with iron sights, most affordable (for Siberian trappers) scopes being to fragile for the harsh conditions.

thanks again to GUNDOC for comin through with the info-walking encyclopaedia that man.cheers
needless to say my toz is livin up to its rugged reputation ,these days in the hands of GSPF-whom it has to be said is rather bloody deadly with it!