Tula MU-12 (M12) match rifle – caliber .22 LR – year of manufacture 1963 – made in CCCP

For sale is an extraordinarily rare Soviet small-caliber match rifle Tula MU-12 (M12) from 1963, manufactured in the USSR (CCCP). The weapon comes from a private collection and is in very good, above-average condition. Particularly noteworthy is the very well-preserved, uniform bluing of the metal parts.Historical ContextThe Tula MU-12 was designed as a uncompromising precision competition weapon and was manufactured exclusively for performance-oriented shooting sports. Production numbers were low, making this model a great rarity today. The high manufacturing quality exemplifies the demanding Soviet match weapon construction of the 1960s.Technical Data & EquipmentCaliber: .22 l.r.Model: Tula MU-12 / M12Year of Manufacture: 1963Origin: Made in CCCPOverall Length: approx. 115 cmBarrel Length: approx. 74 cmWeight: approx. 6 kgBarrel:free-floatingbarrel diameter 25 mmexcellent condition, bright and shinysharp, clearly defined riflingMetal & SurfaceVery well-preserved bluinguniformly deep black with a nice shineno significant wear, only minimal age-related handling marksMarkings clear, sharp, and fully preservedStock & ErgonomicsMatch wooden stockergonomic pistol gripForestock with cleanly cut checkeringAluminum rail in the forestock for accessory mountingAdjustable aluminum butt plate, finely adjustableTrigger & SightsFine match trigger with set trigger, precisely adjustableMatch diopter, height and windage adjustabledesigned for highest precision and repeat accuracyConditionOverall condition: very goodBarrel, trigger, and mechanics technically flawlessStock very well maintained, without cracks or repairsMetal parts with excellent surface qualitySpecial Features & Collector ValueThe Tula MU-12 is among the rarest match rifles of the USSR. The combination of solid construction, excellent ergonomics, outstanding shooting performance, and very well-preserved original bluing makes this specimen particularly attractive to collectors and discerning sports shooters.ConclusionA highly precise, extremely rare, and excellently preserved match rifle with outstanding bluing and great collector value – a true top piece of classic competition weapons.https://waffen-drost.de/shop/waffen/langwaffen/tula-mu-12-m12-matchbuechse-kaliber-22-lr-baujahr-1963-made-in-cccp