IZh-59

The IZh-59 «Sputnik» (ИЖ-59 «Спутник») is a Soviet double-barreled shotgun.

[1] In the mid-1950s in Soviet Union began work on design the first model of double-barreled shotgun in over/under configuration.

In 1959, the development of the model was completed and since 1960 Izhevsk Mechanical Plant began its serial production.

[1] In early 1960s, work began on creating a new model based on the IZh-59 design.

[3] Some shotguns were equipped with rubber recoil pad on its shoulder stock.