
Russian Tula SVT-40 Semi-Auto Rifle 7.62x54r WWII Soviet Union 1941 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,938.00
LSB#: WY241106BB034
Make: Tula, Russia
Model: SVT-40
Serial Number: 3433
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: 7.62x54r
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: Left side of the receiver at the barrel chamber is marked with Cyrillic SF and “3433”. Top of the receiver at the chamber is marked with “1941” and several proof marks including the Tula factory star, the Soviet Arsenal refurbishment marker, and other proof marks. See pictures for full proofing. The right side of the receiver at the barrel chamber is adorned with 3 proof marks. There is a proof on the magazine release. There are proofs on the left side of the trigger guard and a Tula star on the rear of the trigger guard. The bottom of the charging handle, bolt, and trigger guard have matching serial numbers to the receiver.
Barrel Length: 24” before muzzle brake, 26.75” after muzzle brake
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded post. The rear sight is a “U” notched sliding sight escalator marked from “1-15”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is missing its buttstock, broken horizontally from the wrist to under the trigger guard. There are scuffs, nicks, scrapes, and dings throughout what remains of the stock. The upper handguard is cracked at the front top left with a stock pin repair. The right side of the stock at the finger groove has another crack. Overall the stock rates in Poor condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Factory Refurbished
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and the rifling is well defined. There is some erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operation wear, thinning on the leading edges, and general corrosion and oxidation throughout. The screw heads are sharp and pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with an installed cleaning rod under the barrel and into the forend.
Our Assessment: The SVT-40 was one of the russian breadwinners of World War II. With over a million made, it was the Soviet Union’s first major foray into repeating rifle armaments after the long and storied career of the mosin line of rifles, and would serve as an extra level of firepower for many soviet rifleman squads. This particular rifle was made at the Tula Arsenal in 1941, while the Soviet Union was still reeling from Operation Barbarossa. Working round the clock under the slogan “Everything for the front, Everything For Victory”, the Tula plant would produce this rifle, amongst others, before it was evacuated eastward to avoid the advance of the German 2nd Panzer Division. The SVT-40 would equip Soviet troops throughout World War II before being superseded by newer rifles like the SKS and AK-47. It would also serve in Finnish hands, and was dispersed in limited numbers to other Warsaw Pact countries. The other major conflict to see usage of the SVT-40 was the Korean War, where SVTs were sent to help equip the North Korean army. Grab yourself a legendary piece of World War II memorabilia today and get bidding! – L.S.
