Medved (hunting rifle)

The "Medved" (""Медведь") is a Soviet semi-automatic hunting rifle for big-game hunting.
History.
The "Medved" was designed in early 1960s. In 1965, rifle was awarded the golden medal of the Leipzig Trade Fair and since 1965 began its serial production.
In April 1965, the price of one standard "Medved" rifle was between 130 and 150 rubles.
Since 1975 began the production of "Medved-3" variant.
Since 1982 began the production of "Medved-4" variant.
Design.
All variants of "Medved" rifles have iron sights and they were equipped with scope base for optical sight.
All Soviet rifles had a wooden stock and fore-end, although custom aftermarket variants are known.
The bolt has three lugs.
The ramrod is fixed under the barrel.
Ammunition.
Soviet 7.62×51mm A cartridges are not interchangeable with foreign 7.62×51mm NATO military cartridges and .308 Winchester commercial cartridges.