A rifle from the first months of the war on the Eastern Front is a rare thing to own. The SVT-40 was the Soviet semi-automatic infantry rifle, built to give Red Army soldiers a self-loading option in place of the bolt-action Mosin. This is one made in 1941, chambered in 7.62x54R with a 25-inch barrel and a 10-round magazine.

The seller states the rifle was manufactured in 1941 and ships with no box. It carries the Russian State Factories name. The SVT-40 has a gas-operated, tilting-bolt action and a detachable box magazine, which was advanced for its time. Collectors prize the rifle for its place in history, and they study the arsenal marks, the serial number, and the condition of the stock.

The SVT-40 is a delicate rifle compared with a Mosin, and the magazine and parts can be hard to replace. Ask about the bore and the function, and look at the photos for the matching of the parts. At this price, a documented, complete rifle is the target.

If you plan to shoot it, use clean ammunition and clean the gas system after each session. It is sold as described, in used condition. The rifle ships to your FFL dealer for the background check.