WW2 Soviet Russian SVT40 Tokarev 1943 Tula Aresenal Cal 7.62X54r Semi Auto Rifle (Original)

WW2 Soviet Russian 1943 SVT40 Tokarev Tula Aresenal Cal 7.62X54r Semi Auto Rifle (Original)

SKU: SOVIET RUSSIAN TULA ARSENAL STV-40 TOKAREV SENI AUTO RIFLE

Type: Original

Availability: In-Stock

Manufacturer: Tula Arsenal

Manufacturer’s Mark: Star /Import marked receiver.

Date Manufactured: 1943

Model: STV-40

Action Type: Gas-operated, semi-automatic

Rifle Serial Number: T10823

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: 9.5/10 Bore is bright with crisp rifling

Over-All Condition: Excellent

Feed System: 10-round magazine

Mechanically: Excellent

Price: $3500.00

Seller ID: JMW

Seller Code: RI-3000

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

Description

This is an outstanding example of a WWII Soviet SVT-40 Tokarev semi-automatic rifle, manufactured in 1943 at the Tula Arsenal, one of the primary Soviet production facilities during the Great Patriotic War. The SVT-40 (Samozaryadnaya Vintovka Tokareva, Model 1940) represents the Soviet Union’s effort to modernize its infantry with a semi-automatic service rifle chambered in the powerful 7.62x54R cartridge.

Specifications & Features:

• Manufacturer: Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union)
• Model: SVT-40 Tokarev
• Caliber: 7.62x54R
• Action: Semi-Automatic, gas-operated
• Year of Manufacture: 1943
• Serial Number: T10823
• Detachable 10-round box magazine
• Adjustable gas system and muzzle brake
• Hardwood stock with characteristic finger grooves
• Original military configuration with correct wartime features

Markings & Identification:
The rifle bears the correct Tula Arsenal star marking on the receiver cover, along with the 1943 production date. Matching serial number T10823 is present on major components, consistent with wartime Soviet production practices. Inspection and proof marks remain visible, confirming authenticity and arsenal manufacture.

Condition:
This rifle is in excellent condition, especially for a wartime-produced Soviet service rifle. The metal surfaces retain a strong original finish with only light handling wear. The bore is clean with strong rifling, and the action functions properly. The stock remains solid with typical minor handling marks but no structural damage, preserving its original wartime character.

Historical Significance:
The SVT-40 was designed by Fedor Tokarev and saw extensive use during World War II, particularly in the early to mid-war years. Although eventually supplanted in large numbers by the Mosin-Nagant due to production complexity, the SVT-40 remained a highly advanced rifle for its time and was prized for its semi-automatic capability. Many were captured and reused by German forces, further adding to their historical intrigue.

Collector Notes:

• Desirable Tula Arsenal production
• Wartime 1943 manufacture
• Strong example in excellent condition
• Increasingly difficult to find in this quality

A highly collectible and historically significant WWII Soviet semi-automatic rifle, perfect for advanced collectors of Eastern Front weaponry or WWII military firearms.