The IJ-27-E was first imported to the US by none other than Control Data Corporation around 1976. They traded computer technology for a warehouse full of Baikal shotguns. (Maybe that's why they went out of business. My that's why the Soviet Union collapsed. No....refusing to see that PC's would catch on was the downfall.) If you can track down Norb Berg, (former Sr. CDC Exec.), or Bud Grant, (former Viking football head coach), you may be able to learn more. By the way.....my IJ-27-E still performs flawlessly after 30 years of use.
It comes in two gauges, 20.gauge and 12 gauge Was Russian gun, now gun rights bought and owned by Remington. Now sells under Remington as Remington Spartan. Still sold under Baikal name.
It usually is 43.5 inches for the overall length.
75-225 USD
No, Russian firearms are tough, even if sometimes are regarded as "ugly" or "antique". <><><><> Under US firearms laws, an antique firearm is legally defined as being made prior to 1-1-1898, OR a firearm of any age that uses loose powder and shot- such as a muzzleloader. This Russian shotgun dates from ABOUT the 1970s.
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Remington now imports the Baikal shotguns under their 'Spartan' brand. Barrels for the "Remington" Spartan SPR-453 are the same as your Baikal.
SORRY, you will never find any because there are none available !
Baikal guns are being imported by Remington under the 'Spartan' name.
Baikal shotguns have been around in the UK for a long time now. They are very simple and honest hardworking guns that will give many years of service. I own two Baikal shotguns (both singles) and I often choose them intead of my Beretta 391 semiauto. Prices in the UK for new baikal guns are about: single all guages L89 side by side L260 over/under L340 You can go to Baikal's website at www.baikalinc.ru. Be sure to click English version when the page pops up unless you can read Russian! Has lots of information and you can even contact the company via email.
I am a gun dealer in Asheboro, NC (Franks gun and pawn). Yes, the Baikal choke tubes will fit. This gun is made by Baikal for Remington. It used to be imported under the EAA name. You can also get tubes at Colonial choke tubes.
£475 English pounds from York Guns
Browning offers letters now for @ $40 USD