February 24-26th 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2017
The SVT-40 replaced the M1938. Has a ten round removable magazine, ventilated metal forend, ventilated wooden upper hand guard, pistol grip hardwood stock, military blue finish, military sights. Floorplate has a electro-pencil "CH3551". Frame is dated 1941. Serial number is bridge CH3551. Left side of stock is stamped "CH3551" with numerous inspector marks. Bolt is also etched "CH3551". Bridge has a star and is dated 1941. Fine bore and action. These rifles were widely used by Russian snipers during the second World War and played an important part in the battle for Stalingrad.