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Measured figures
KS-23
Single sourceKS-23M, without/with stock
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | KS-23 | Mk 13 rifle |
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| Type | Shotgun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | — |
| In service | 1985–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | TsNIITochMash[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms |
1,040 mm (41 in) (KS-23) 650–875 mm (25.6–34.4 in) (KS-23M, without/with stock)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designed | 1971–early 1980s[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Tula Arms Plant[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1985–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | KS-23M KS-23K TOZ-123[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 23×75mmR[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Barrels | 1, with rifled bore[source] | — |
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| Action | Pump action , multilugged rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 3+1 shells in underbarrel tube (KS-23) 7 shell detachable box magazine (KS-23K)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Front blade, rear notch.[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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