{"product_id":"baikal-ij-27e-o-u-shotgun-in-12ga-soviet-era-production-1970s-1980s-matching-numbers-automatic-ejectors","title":"Baikal IJ-27E O\/U Shotgun in 12GA – Soviet Era Production (1970s–1980s) – Matching Numbers – Automatic Ejectors","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eThis is a Soviet-produced Baikal IJ-27E over-under shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge. Manufactured during the Soviet era, likely in the 1970s–1980s production period, this example retains its original \u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"332\"\u003e“Made in USSR”\u003c\/strong\u003e export markings and remains in attractive, honest condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eThe shotgun features the desirable \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eIJ-27E configuration with automatic ejectors\u003c\/strong\u003e and a traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"521\"\u003edouble-trigger setup\u003c\/strong\u003e. The barrel set measures approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e28.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in length and remains matched to the receiver and forend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eA particularly desirable feature of this example is that the barrel assembly, receiver, and forend all bear matching serial number \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eM102**\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating the shotgun remains paired with its original major components. Matching-number Soviet sporting firearms are becoming increasingly difficult to find and are highly desirable from a collector's perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eThe bores are bright and reflective, and the action locks up tightly with the top lever remaining slightly right of center, indicating limited wear to the locking surfaces. The original Baikal buttplate remains present, and the shotgun appears to retain its original Soviet-era configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eBased on the barrel markings and the commonly referenced Soviet Baikal choke marking system, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eupper barrel is marked “0” and the lower barrel is marked “1.”\u003c\/strong\u003e These markings are generally associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eCylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eImproved Cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e constrictions respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eFactory proof and inspection marks remain visible throughout the firearm, including the original Soviet export markings and British-style proof information. Overall, this is a solid example of a Cold War-era Soviet sporting shotgun that combines historical appeal, matching numbers, and original configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bark9b\" data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eManufacturer: Baikal (USSR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10ulhgz\" data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eModel: IJ-27E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r294xd\" data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eGauge: 12 Gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b6wboy\" data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eBarrel Length: Approximately 28.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12t9jym\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eChamber: 2¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19uctb1\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eAction Type: Over\/Under\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q8jx10\" data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eTriggers: Double Trigger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k1o3xr\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eEjectors: Automatic Ejectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zyorv6\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eChoke Markings: Upper Barrel \"0\", Lower Barrel \"1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16l26e8\" data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eMatching Numbers: Barrel, Receiver \u0026amp; Forend (M102**)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p867gx\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture: USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lxas8m\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eProduction Period: Likely 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c3xwve\" data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eOriginal Soviet Export Markings Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53209240338543,"sku":"NR000249","price":525.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_5516.jpg?v=1781104729","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/fr\/products\/baikal-ij-27e-o-u-shotgun-in-12ga-soviet-era-production-1970s-1980s-matching-numbers-automatic-ejectors","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}