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SCARCE SOVIET PODOLSK SVT-40 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
SCARCE SOVIET PODOLSK SVT-40 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

Cal. 7.62x54. S# 3B2016. Bbl. 26 3/4" w/ muzzle brake. Very good original example. No import or Finnish markings found. Magazine is mismatched but all other visible serialized parts are original matching. Top of receiver has Podolsk arsenal symbol w/ 1941 date. Receiver is grooved on sides for scope mount. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1500m. Post front sight w/ hood. Matching hardwood stock set w/ Podolsk cartouche & 1941 date. Left side front sling swivel & bottom mounted rear swivel. No cleaning rod present. CONDITION: stock set retains strong amounts of arsenal finish w/ scattered flaking, dings & handling marks. Magazine retains much of its arsenal blue w/ scattered pitting. Balance of metal retains 40% original blue w/ overall fading to gray, a few patches of light oxidation & a divot on top rear of receiver. Worn bore w/ frosting throughout. (22-3273/MJC). CURIO. $2000-3000.