The PO 4x34 is a commerical 4x scope hunting scope produced by the Zagorsk Optical-Mechanical Plant (ZOMZ). A simple and functional scope it gained recognition in later years as the scope mounted on the Groza 9x39 bullpup. Production of the scope appears to have been spread out over nearly 25 years based on known serial numbers. Examples produced by the Arsenal Factory in Kiev Ukraine are also known to exist.

Images



Seen mounted on OTs-14 Groza bullpups in the North Caucasus region, probably Chechnya. The second and third photos are stills from a Russian news broadcast. Note white tape used to hold sunshades in place.




Soldiers from the MVD posing with weapons in Mozdok, 1998. Note Groza soldier's selection of footwear.




Mounted on Groza bullpup.




Mounted on a long barrel 7.62x39 Groza bullpup.




Mounted on SV99 rifle.




On a bolt action rifle with Russian special forces during the 1980s.




Manual from scope 920592, note final inspection by ZOMZ was on March 13, 1992. Missing images of last two pages of manual and back cover, possible these pages are blank.




Inspection page from manual for scope 924520. Note the inspection date is Dec 30, 1992 making it probably one the last scopes made that year by ZOMZ, putting total production that year at a little over 4500 scopes.




Manual cover from Arsenal scope 934366.




Russian breakdown of the Groza carry case with accessories. Item 15 is the factory PO 4x34 scope manual.




Reticle with and without the yellow filter.




Example of the Groza scope mount.



Serial Numbers


Known serial numbers below for both ZOMZ and Arsenal scopes. Both factories probably used the same serial numbers. Like many Russian commerical scopes the first two digits are the production year.

Serial	Manufacture	Images	Notes
740046	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark. Listed on forum.guns.ru
770008	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark with english 'Made in USSR'
894770	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark and State quality mark of the USSR.
900267	ZOMZ		???
902135	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark and State quality mark of the USSR. Listed on gunsbroker.ru
910702	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark.
911064	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark. Posted on popgun.ru
920558	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark.
920592	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark.Posted on forum.guns.ru
923814	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark with stylized ZOMZ print.
924520	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark with stylized ZOMZ print. Shipping box included front and rear rubber sunshades, mouting rings, and yellow lens filter.
934288	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark. Posted on guns.allzip.org
931366	Arsenal		Arsenal Kiev factory mark.
935201	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark with stylized ZOMZ print. Posted on guns.allzip.org
961017	Arsenal		Arsenal Kiev factory mark.
961157	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark with stylized ZOMZ print. Posted on forum.guns.ru
961417	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark with stylized ZOMZ print.
970033	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark with stylized ZOMZ print.
981286	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark with stylized ZOMZ print.
990025	Arsenal		Arsenal factory mark. Listed on hotguns.info
001225	ZOMZ		ZOMZ factory mark with stylized ZOMZ print. Listed on korenok.ru
001269	ZOMZ		Export marked under the Kronos label.

References

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