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SVT 40 7.62x54 ????
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<blockquote data-quote="MP43" data-source="post: 2402614" data-attributes="member: 1631"><p>SVT40 is a cool find. </p><p>I'm no expert, but have owned one for several years, and know a bit about them. </p><p>There were 3 makers. Tula, Ishevsk and Kovrov. Kovrovs are the rarest. </p><p>If still in completely original condition, an early production rifle should have a muzzle brake with six vertical slots per side. Later had two square cutouts per side. Early will have a pivoting front sling swivel, later will have a fixed swivel that is integral to the barrel band. Early receivers were machined for a scope mount, this was omitted on later production rifles. Scopes and mounts are available, but not inexpensive. </p><p>If the stock has a cut out for the safety on either side of the trigger guard, it indicates the stock is from the full-auto version. Full-auto stocks are also thicker and heavier through the wrist area. Many rifles that were originally full auto were later converted to semi. The heavier stocks were also frequently added during rebuilds, since the lighter stocks are somewhat crack prone. </p><p>The majority of SVTs have a rear sling swivel beneath the stock. A sling attachment inletted into the stock itself (like a 91/30) indicates Naval Infantry issue. </p><p>Many of the SVT40s in the U.S. have "SA" Finnish-capture markings. I can't tell that capture markings effect value one way or another. Most will also exhibit electro-penciled markings and other evidence of rebuilding. Non-rebuilds are worth more. Likewise, early features, a Naval Infantry stock and Kovrov production will all add value, all else being equal. </p><p>I haven't run across one for sale for less than a grand in some time. If I knew where one was for sale for $600.00, I'd jump on it without hesitation. Typical asking prices I see these days are in the $1200-$1500.00 range, depending on condition and rarity. </p><p>They're fun to shoot, but I don't shoot mine all that often, given that parts are somewhat scarce, and its a pain to clean compared to something like a Mosin-Nagant. I only shoot non-corrosive light ball in it, because its easier on the gun, and the cleaning issue again. If its not convenient to clean it <em>immediately</em> after shooting, I don't feel guilty about it like I would with corrosive ammo. </p><p>Anyway, neat rifle. Looking forward to pics.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MP43, post: 2402614, member: 1631"] SVT40 is a cool find. I'm no expert, but have owned one for several years, and know a bit about them. There were 3 makers. Tula, Ishevsk and Kovrov. Kovrovs are the rarest. If still in completely original condition, an early production rifle should have a muzzle brake with six vertical slots per side. Later had two square cutouts per side. Early will have a pivoting front sling swivel, later will have a fixed swivel that is integral to the barrel band. Early receivers were machined for a scope mount, this was omitted on later production rifles. Scopes and mounts are available, but not inexpensive. If the stock has a cut out for the safety on either side of the trigger guard, it indicates the stock is from the full-auto version. Full-auto stocks are also thicker and heavier through the wrist area. Many rifles that were originally full auto were later converted to semi. The heavier stocks were also frequently added during rebuilds, since the lighter stocks are somewhat crack prone. The majority of SVTs have a rear sling swivel beneath the stock. A sling attachment inletted into the stock itself (like a 91/30) indicates Naval Infantry issue. Many of the SVT40s in the U.S. have "SA" Finnish-capture markings. I can't tell that capture markings effect value one way or another. Most will also exhibit electro-penciled markings and other evidence of rebuilding. Non-rebuilds are worth more. Likewise, early features, a Naval Infantry stock and Kovrov production will all add value, all else being equal. I haven't run across one for sale for less than a grand in some time. If I knew where one was for sale for $600.00, I'd jump on it without hesitation. Typical asking prices I see these days are in the $1200-$1500.00 range, depending on condition and rarity. They're fun to shoot, but I don't shoot mine all that often, given that parts are somewhat scarce, and its a pain to clean compared to something like a Mosin-Nagant. I only shoot non-corrosive light ball in it, because its easier on the gun, and the cleaning issue again. If its not convenient to clean it [I]immediately[/I] after shooting, I don't feel guilty about it like I would with corrosive ammo. Anyway, neat rifle. Looking forward to pics. [/QUOTE]
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