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Small arms1985–present
Shotgun
KS-23 is a shotgun originating in Soviet Union. It was built by Tula Arms Plant. Reported operators include Armenia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Russia, Soviet Union, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Shotgun
Soviet Union
1985–present
See Users
TsNIITochMash
1971–early 1980s
Tula Arms Plant
1985–present
KS-23M KS-23K TOZ-123
3.85 kg (8.5 lb) (KS-23) 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) (KS-23M)
1,040 mm (41 in) (KS-23) 650–875 mm (25.6–34.4 in) (KS-23M, without/with stock)
510 mm (20 in) (KS-23) 350 mm (14 in) (KS-23M)
23×75mmR
23 mm (0.91 in)(or 6 gauge )
1, with rifled bore
Pump action , multilugged rotating bolt
150 m (160 yd) (KS-23, KS-23M) 100 m (110 yd) (KS-23k)
3+1 shells in underbarrel tube (KS-23) 7 shell detachable box magazine (KS-23K)
Front blade, rear notch.
Armenia
Kazakhstan
North Korea
Russia
Soviet Union
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.04 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.04 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.04 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
KS-23 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Armenia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Russia, Soviet Union, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
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Armenia
Kazakhstan
North Korea
Russia
Ukraine
Uzbekistan