The TOZ-17 is a .22 LR, bolt-action repeating rifle with a 5-round detachable magazine.
It was designed in 1956.
It has a similar appearance, sights and functions much the same as the Mosin–Nagant rifle.
It intended for professional and amateur hunting and sport shooting.

The design reflects Soviet tradition,as it is very simple to use yet strong and functional.
The rifle is very well built, reliable and accurate.
It features twin extractors on the bolt which makes case ejection very positive.
The bolt is considered large compared with most rimfire designs, paired with a large firing pin and spring assembly.
The TOZ-17 has the bolt with a rear safety similar to BSA rifle as the BSA Sportsman.

The TOZ-17 has a free-floating barrel for increased accuracy.
Its bore is anodized to reduce wear and increase barrel life.
The TOZ-18 is the same rifle redesigned to accept a 2.5-power fixed focus scope.
Its receiver has a standard dovetail rail for allowing a scope, but requires high rings to allow the scope to clear the rear sight.
The TOZ-17 is a .22 LR, bolt-action repeating rifle with a 5-round detachable magazine. It was designed in 1956. It has a similar appearance, sights and functions much the same as the Mosin–Nagant rifle. It intended for professional and amateur hunting and sport shooting.
The design reflects Soviet tradition,as it is very simple to use yet strong and functional. The rifle is very well built, reliable and accurate. It features twin extractors on the bolt which makes case ejection very positive. The bolt is considered large compared with most rimfire designs, paired with a large firing pin and spring assembly. The TOZ-17 has the bolt with a rear safety similar to BSA rifle as the BSA Sportsman.
The TOZ-17 has a free-floating barrel for increased accuracy. Its bore is anodized to reduce wear and increase barrel life. The TOZ-18 is the same rifle redesigned to accept a 2.5-power fixed focus scope. Its receiver has a standard dovetail rail for allowing a scope, but requires high rings to allow the scope to clear the rear sight.
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