Molot Vepr-12 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, Pre-Ban Russian, 19-inch Chrome-Lined Threaded Barrel, Picatinny Rail, Magpul MOE Stock, CSS Russian Version Muzzle Brake
This Russian-made Vepr-12 stands out as a pre-ban import from Vyatskie Polyany Molot-Oruzhie, brought in before the 2017 sanctions halted Molot imports. It features a reinforced RPK-pattern stamped-steel receiver, a 19-inch chrome-lined threaded barrel, and factory enhancements like an integral magazine well and last-round bolt hold-open. Upgrades include a CSS Russian Version Muzzle Brake and a Magpul MOE carbine stock installed on the VEPR-12 folding stock hinge with an M4 butt pad, delivering a capable, well-sorted configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows light signs of wear and handling.
What’s Included
- Original factory box with WPA label
- 1x 8-round polymer magazine
- 1x 5-round polymer magazine
- CSS USA three-port muzzle brake (installed)
- Magpul MOE carbine buttstock (installed)
Built in Russia by Vyatskie Polyany Molot-Oruzhie and imported by TGI Knoxville, this Vepr-12 carries correct markings, including "VEPR-12 molot" and "12x76" on the receiver. It uses a reinforced RPK-lineage stamped-steel receiver and a rear trunnion with a folding-stock hinge, delivering the robust build quality associated with the Vepr-12 series.
The shotgun uses a gas-operated, rotating-bolt system paired with a 19-inch, chrome-lined, threaded barrel chambered for 3-inch (12x76) shells. A CSS Russian Version Muzzle Brake (CSS USA three-port model) is installed for effective recoil and muzzle control. The hinged top cover features a full-length Picatinny rail, and the AK-style iron sights include a tangent rear sight with numeric graduations and a protected front sight/gas block with ears.
The Vepr-12’s integral magazine well allows straight-in magazine insertion, and the last-round bolt hold-open with internal bolt release speeds reloads. Capacity is 8+1, and this listing includes one 8-round magazine and one 5-round magazine to suit different use cases.
Furniture and controls are set up for confident handling: a VEPR-12 folding stock with M4 butt pad hosts a Magpul MOE carbine buttstock on a receiver extension, providing adjustability with a 14.5-inch length of pull. An ergonomic polymer pistol grip with finger grooves and ribbed polymer handguards round out a practical, durable configuration.