Molot Bekas-M
| Bekas-M | |
|---|---|
Bekas-12M with 26" barrel | |
| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Petr Mokrushin |
| Designed | 1996–1997 |
| Manufacturer | Molot, Vyatskiye Polyany |
| Unit cost | US$300–400 |
| Produced | 1999–2012 |
| Variants | See Versions, below |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) to 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) |
| Length | 844 mm (33.2 in) to 1,301 mm (51.2 in) |
| Barrel length | 535 to 750 mm (19 to 27.5 in) |
| Cartridge | 12 gauge or 16 gauge |
| Action | pump-action |
| Feed system | 6-round internal tube magazine |
| Sights | Bead or open sights (all iron sights), receiver mount for scopes |
The Molot Bekas-M (Russian: "snipe") is a series of Russian pump-action shotguns manufactured by the Molot machine plant in Vyatskie Polyany, Kirov Oblast. The Bekas-M series comprises a wide variety of models, all of which share the same basic receiver and action, but differ in barrel length and choke options. Some models are sold in combination sets (with a single receiver and two barrels), some are supplied with a plastic pistol grip, and most models have a walnut stock and forearm. Its classical design and consistent quality, together with the availability of low-priced sets with two barrels, helped it to gain popularity among hunters and home-defense enthusiasts in Russia.