WW2 Finnish SVT40 Soviet Russian Capture Semi Auto Rifle (Original)

WW2 Original Finnish SVT40 Soviet Russian Capture Semi Auto Caliber 7.62X54R Rifle

SKU:  1940 SOVIET RUSSIAN CAPTURE FINNISH  STV-40 SEMI AUTO RIFLE

Type: Original

Availability: In-Stock

Manufacturer: Izhevsk Arsenal

Manufacturer’s Code: IZ

Date Manufactured:

Model: STV-40

Action Type: Gas-operated, semi-automatic

Rifle Serial Number: 3C 1017

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: 8/10

Over-All Condition: Very Good

Feed System: 10-round magazine

Mechanically: Excellent

Price: $3000.00

Seller ID: JMW

Seller Code: CK 2500

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

Description

This Original World War II Finnish-Captured Soviet SVT-40 semi-automatic battle rifle chambered in 7.62x54R, one of the most recognizable and historically significant infantry rifles of the Second World War. The Tokarev SVT-40 was originally developed by the Soviet Union as a modern self-loading service rifle intended to increase the Red Army’s firepower on the battlefield. Although ambitious in design, many of these rifles were captured in large numbers during the Winter War and Continuation War, where Finland put them back into service for its own troops.

This example represents a highly desirable Finnish-used Soviet capture, combining the wartime history of both the Soviet and Finnish armies into one collectible firearm. Finnish-captured SVT-40 rifles are especially sought after by advanced military collectors due to their connection to the brutal fighting on the Eastern Front and the scarcity of original wartime examples that survived in collectible condition.

The SVT-40 features a semi-automatic action, full-length military stock, detachable magazine, and the distinctive streamlined profile that set it apart from more conventional bolt-action rifles of the era. Chambered in 7.62x54R, it offered Soviet infantry a faster rate of fire than the Mosin-Nagant, making it a formidable battlefield arm in trained hands. Finnish forces valued captured examples and often reused them when serviceable, adding an additional layer of wartime provenance and historical appeal.

Original Finnish capture rifles are prized for their authentic combat history, arsenal wear, and battlefield character. Depending on the specific rifle, collectors often look for Finnish property or acceptance markings, wartime production features, matching or force-matched components, and correct period configuration. The rifle’s overall presence reflects the hard service life typical of Eastern Front weapons, making it an outstanding display piece as well as a centerpiece in any WWII military firearms collection.

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an original WWII Finnish SVT-40 Soviet Russian capture rifle, a scarce and historically important semi-automatic service weapon from one of the most brutal theaters of the war. A highly collectible piece that tells the story of Soviet production, Finnish battlefield capture, and wartime reuse in one remarkable rifle.

Historical Highlights:

• Original WWII Soviet SVT-40 semi-auto battle rifle
• Finnish capture / Finnish-used wartime example
• Chambered in 7.62x54R
• Iconic Tokarev self-loading military rifle design
• Desirable Eastern Front collectible with strong historical appeal
• Excellent addition to any WWII, Soviet, or Finnish militaria collection