Here is a rifle the Soviet army hoped would replace the Mosin-Nagant. The SVT-40 was designed by Fedor Tokarev and was a semi-automatic battle rifle that served in World War II as a major, if secondary, infantry arm. This one is a Tula rifle, used, with a blued finish and a 24.6 inch barrel.

It fires 7.62x54mmR and holds ten rounds. The listing explains that production was cut back after the German invasion, and the army returned to the bolt-action Mosin. That is why surviving SVT rifles are collected and discussed more than they are shot.

If you are looking at one, check the gas system, the magazine fit and the bore, and compare the markings with a reference. The rifles have a reputation for being picky about dirty ammunition and loose parts, so care in maintenance counts.

For a student of the Eastern Front, the SVT-40 is one of the most interesting rifles of the war. Put it beside a Mosin and a Garand and the choices of each army become clear.

It is sold as described. Your purchase ships to a licensed dealer, where the background check is completed.