Contessa Picatinny Rail for Baikal IZH 18, 94

About Picatinny Rail

The Picatinny rail system features slots spaced at precise 5.23 mm intervals, enabling consistent and versatile use along its entire length. This system is designed for ease of mounting and is universally compatible; accessories designed for a Picatinny rail will fit seamlessly, irrespective of the manufacturer or the date of production. Known for its affordability, durability, and reliability, the Picatinny rail is a popular choice among professionals and military personnel, making it a dominant player in the scope mounts market in recent years.
The Picatinny design marks a significant advancement over the older Weaver standard. Unlike the Weaver system, which offers only a few predetermined slots, the Picatinny rail boasts continuous slots across its surface. This feature provides the flexibility to mount devices at any preferred location. Additionally, the slots on a Weaver rail are narrower, at 3.8 mm, allowing mounts designed for Weaver rails to fit on a Picatinny rail. However, mounts specifically made for Picatinny rails do not fit on Weaver rails due to the size difference of recoil stoppers. This compatibility and versatility make the Picatinny rail a superior mounting solution in various applications.

About the Contessa

Contessa, an Italian manufacturer renowned for its high-quality scope mounts, combines decades of experience with advanced 3D technology and precision handcrafting. Recognized internationally, its mounts are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, featuring soft, rounded edges. Contessa Picatinny rails are machined to strict tolerances, and  feature one of the best fit and finish. Each rail bears the distinctive golden Contessa logo, symbolizing quality and craftsmanship.

About the Baikal

Baikal, established in the early 1960s by Izhmekh, initially supplied hunting shotguns for export under the "Baikal" trademark. Post-Soviet Union, it continued producing a wide array of firearms, including the MP series. Known for reliability and broad market reach, Baikal was acquired by Remington in 2004, enhancing its distribution in North America. Today, it operates under Kalashnikov Concern in Russia, maintaining a significant presence in the global firearms market​​.

About the MP-18MH

The Baikal MP-18MH is a classic single-shot carbine, notable for its affordability and suitability for all types of hunting. This lightweight model features either a wooden or high-strength polymer handguard and buttstock. It includes a cross-bolt style safety mechanism within the trigger guard and a cocking indicator at the rear of the receiver. For scope mounting, the rifle sports a short flat top 12 mm dovetail on the top of the receiver. The MP-18MH also is rebranded as the Remington SPR (Spartan) 18 for the US market​​.

Calibres

Baikal MP-18MH is available in the following calibers:

• 5.6x39
• .222 Rem.
• .223 Rem.
• .243 Win.
• .270 Win.
• .308 Win.
• 7.62x51
• .30-06 Spr.
• 7.62x53 R
• 7.62x39
• 7.62x54 R
• 9.3x74 R

Design of the Rail

The Contessa Picatinny Rail for Baikal IZH 18, 94 is constructed from steel, known for its superior hardness and durability compared to aluminum, ensures a higher degree of repeatability with less wear over time. The picatinny rail features 11 slots. A distinct central canal on the rail allows for the concurrent use of the rifle's iron sights, offering a reliable backup sighting solution without the need to remove the picatinny rail when there is nothing mounted on it. This picatinny rail is attached to the rifle with 12mm Dovetail.

This rail can also be mounted on:

Usually, a Picatinny rail can be mounted on multiple different rifles if they share the same mounting surface, which we commonly refer to as the mounting standard. The Contessa Picatinny Rail for Baikal IZH 18, 94 Impact can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:

• Antonio Zoli Express
• Baikal MP 221 Artemida
• Bettinsoli Rifles
• BRNO Combo
• BRNO Express
• FAIR Combi
• Haenel Jaeger 8.10
• Haenel Jaeger 8.11
• Haenel Jaeger 9
• Marocchi FinnClassic 512S
• Marocchi FinnClassic 612S
• Mauser 66
• Sabatti Forest
• Sabatti SKL-20 Kipplauf -
• Steyr Mannlicher Duett
• Tikka 512S
• Tikka 412S
• Valmet 412S
• Valmet Petra
• 12 mm Dovetail with recoil notch
• 12 mm Contessa Dovetail

Mounting Instructions

Remove all the stains (grease, oil etc.) from the rifle's receiver with a cleaning fluid (acetone). Once the surface is clean and dry, check whether the screws match the rail and the holes on the receiver. Before mounting the rail permanently, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid 278 or 648 on screws. Be careful not to get the fluid in or near the mounting holes. Carefully clean the remaining excess fluid around the rail with a cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, screw the screws appropriately (up to 3 Nm/26.5 in-lbs).
If you require any mounting tools, you can find them on our Rifle Scope Mounting Tools page.

What's in the box?

Each package comes complete with one steel rail and a sturdy wrench for easy installation.

Warranty

This product comes with a 30-year warranty.