My dad gave me his SVT 40 that’s been collecting dust for the last 30+ years in the safe. He bought the original mount and scope for the rifle. It’s been sitting in his safe and today I got it all mounted up.
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Wow! Awesome man!
Nice. Any chance of better pics of scope and mount?here's my SVT sniper (repro scope.mount
Nice. Any chance of better pics of scope and mount?here's my SVT sniper (repro scope.mount
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I've not read much on svt40's, I know I've always wanted one.
Did/does that mount hold solid zero or acceptable "combat" zero?
Did/does that mount hold solid zero or acceptable "combat" zero?
I haven’t shot it or sighted it in. My dads had the gun since the early 90’s and sourced an original mount and optic. I just mounted it today. My dad has accumulated all kinds of rifles threw out the years and had a bad tendency of never shooting a lot of them like this one. It seems to be a solid piece. I may try to get out and shoot it when I get a free minute
I hope you can find time to shoot it. It looks gorgeous
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Thanks.I would not shoot that rifle until I did bit more research on it. Original SVT sniper mounts are rare (like REALLY rare) and as a consequence very valuable. The ones I have seen pictures of have serial numbers on them (at the back end of the mount). I suggestion check for that. You don't say the year of manufacture. If it is a 1941 rifle it should have a C on right side of receiver. There are lists of verified sniper SVT rifles serial numbers. if you haven't done this already I'd get your rifle added to the list (it increases it value and helps scholarly work on these rifles). Mount can batter and deform notch if not tightly fitted.I have a brass buffer I made to snug up my mount.
Cheers!
Cheers!
If you want to hit something get a Mosin PU. If you want some fun, get a SVT.Accuracy varies with SVT's.. Basic design is not great for accuracy. My rifle holds zero but shoots 2-3" groups at best with first round fliers common.The rifle writhes in your hands when you shoot it. Really LOUD, which is great for creating space on the line at the range
I don’t have any desire to shoot it. All numbers match on it. The stock is routed out on both sides for the selector switch as if the rifle was one that may have been one of the full autos. I haven’t had time to do any research on them or it. My dad read on and off about it over the years. Sounds like you have a pretty good knowledge of them so any information would be appreciate
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Good start for your reading:https://www.m9130.info/svt-40-sniper-rifles.
Note. Mass production of sniper SVT-40 started only in March of 1941. (Pictured rifle is marked 1940). Rifles of that vintage will have rails for scope mount but not factory notch, so your rifle very likely is a field made sniper.All SVTs are uncommon , so enjoy. A heads up, if you do choose to shoot it don't use heavy bullets (>150gr) as you may damage gas system (I know by personal experience). Spare parts are few and far between.
Note. Mass production of sniper SVT-40 started only in March of 1941. (Pictured rifle is marked 1940). Rifles of that vintage will have rails for scope mount but not factory notch, so your rifle very likely is a field made sniper.All SVTs are uncommon , so enjoy. A heads up, if you do choose to shoot it don't use heavy bullets (>150gr) as you may damage gas system (I know by personal experience). Spare parts are few and far between.
Good deal. I appreciate it. I’ll read up on it tks
Good enough for 400 meters.
I had a Finn captured SVT-40 that may have been a sniper, it sold on GB for a small fortune with no scope or mount. I bought it twenty years ago for about 300 dollars. Your dad may have just given you a nice inheritance. An original scope and mount are a tough find. If you decide to shoot it, post the target please. Mine was capable of hitting people at 400 yards, somewhere on their body.
I appreciate the info. I’ve had a few minutes to read up and watch some videos. There’s a lot of info to be had on these. Not as bad as the M1 carbine, but a lot. I doubt I’ll ever pull the trigger on it but, never know. There are a few on GB that range from $3k to $10k. Which doesn’t matter to me, I don’t ever see getting rid of it. It was a rifle my dad wanted but, he actually settled for it over the Dragunov which was more money at the time. Interesting rifles to say the least
400 yards was about the max the Soviet snipers would try with their scoped SVT-40s. The M91/30 was slower (for follow-up shots) but was accurate at longer distances.
That is not an original SVT sniper. Tula was the only one to produce SVT snipers in 1941 and 1942. Your rifle is a 1940 Izhevsk. And the mount is a well known fake called a Finn Bear mount. However, even the Finn bear mounts bring a decent amount of money.
Still looks like a great shooter.
Still looks like a great shooter.
