WW2 1940 Soviet Russian Izhevsk SVT-40 Semi Auto Rifle (Original)

SKU:  1940 SOVIET RUSSIAN IZHEVSK STV-40 SENI AUTO RIFLE

Type: Original

Availability: In-Stock

Manufacturer: Izhevsk Arsenal

Manufacturer’s Code: IZ

Date Manufactured: 1940 C&R

Model: STV-40

Action Type: Gas-operated, semi-automatic

Rifle Serial Number: T19961

Caliber: 7.62X54R.

Weight: Approx. 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg)

Overall Length: 48.7 inches (1,238 mm)

Barrel Length: 24.6 inches (625 mm)

Material: Milled steel receiver, hardwood stock

Bore Condition: 9/10

Over-All Condition: Near Mint

Feed System: 10-round magazine

Price: $3000.00

Seller ID: JMW

Seller Code: 3200

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

 

Description

This is an “Highly Desirable” Original WW2 1940 Soviet Russian Izhvesk STV-40 Semi Auto Rifle, made at the Izhevsk Arsenal for use in WW2. Import marked on the right side of the receiver. Arsenal matched serial numbers on the receiver, bolt, stock and trigger group. Original sights. Receiver is factory grooved for a scope mount. Arsenal re-applied blued finish. Stock has been sanded and lacquered. Original cleaning rod and 10 round magazines. (CONDITION: Metal retains 95% plus arsenal finish. Wood has minor handling marks, scrapes and scratches. Arsenal repair on the left side of the stock. Rifling remains well defined. Mechanically fine. Magazine is excellent.

History

The SVT-40 (Samozaryadnaya Vintovka Tokareva 1940) is a semi-automatic battle rifle developed by Soviet firearms designer Fedor Tokarev, chambered in 7.62x54mmR. This rifle was part of the USSR’s effort to modernize its infantry arsenal during the early stages of World War II.

Replacing the earlier SVT-38, the SVT-40 was lighter, more reliable, and better suited to the harsh Eastern Front conditions. It was widely issued in 1940 and played a significant role during the early years of the war. While eventually overshadowed by the simpler Mosin-Nagant and later the SKS, the SVT-40 remains one of the most advanced semi-automatic rifles of its time.

Key Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Izhevsk Arsenal
• Year of Manufacture: 1940
• Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
• Action: Gas-operated, semi-automatic
• Magazine: 10-round detachable box
• Barrel Length: 24.6 inches (625 mm)
• Overall Length: 48.7 inches (1,238 mm)
• Weight (unloaded): Approx. 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg)
• Sights: Adjustable rear notch and hooded front post
• Bayonet Compatibility: Yes
• Material: Milled steel receiver, hardwood stock

Features & Collectibility:

• Historic Izhevsk Markings: The 1940 models from Izhevsk are identifiable by their arrow-in-triangle arsenal stamp and early war features such as milled parts and sling slots.
• Original Blue Finish: Many surviving examples maintain partial original bluing, giving insight into Soviet wartime production quality.
• Gas Regulator System: Adjustable gas system designed to cope with varying environmental conditions and ammo loads.
• Combat Proven: Issued to elite troops and snipers (in scoped variants), the SVT-40 saw combat in Finland, against Nazi Germany, and in defense of key Soviet cities like Leningrad and Moscow.