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General Milsurp Weapons => Milsurp Rifles & Carbines => Mosins & Soviet Arms => Topic started by: Bacarnal on April 21, 2021, 05:25:46 PM

Title: Finnish capture serial
Post by: Bacarnal on April 21, 2021, 05:25:46 PM

Going to get this in a trade from a good friend.  Supposedly a 1941, but I have no picture of the receiver top, just the serial side.  Thanks!!


(https://i.ibb.co/gg1XMhb/imagejpeg-0.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4NyDZ3w)

Title: Re: Finnish capture serial
Post by: pcke2000 on April 22, 2021, 12:54:11 AM

Looks like a 1941 Izhevsk or Podolsk. Need more pics to tell the condition.

BTW, why are you interested in this specific rifle?

Title: Re: Finnish capture serial
Post by: Bacarnal on April 22, 2021, 01:13:49 AM

Thanks, pcke.  I'm interested in the SVT-40 because it is a good follow on to the Mosin Nagant's for collecting.  The rifle pictured because I have know this rifle for a few years and my friend is willing to trade with me for it.  I've studied and collected M1 Garands and M1 Carbines for years.  While I haven't studied the history of the SVT-40 other than skimming general knowledge, they seem a fascinating area of research.  Cheers, Bruce.

Title: Re: Finnish capture serial
Post by: pcke2000 on April 22, 2021, 08:48:44 AM

Quote from: Bacarnal on April 22, 2021, 01:13:49 AM

Thanks, pcke.  I'm interested in the SVT-40 because it is a good follow on to the Mosin Nagant's for collecting.  The rifle pictured because I have know this rifle for a few years and my friend is willing to trade with me for it.  I've studied and collected M1 Garands and M1 Carbines for years.  While I haven't studied the history of the SVT-40 other than skimming general knowledge, they seem a fascinating area of research.  Cheers, Bruce.

I am interested in Tokarev rifles too. Ask your friends about corrosion condition inside gas system and bore condition, and any cracks/repaired cracks on stock. Many Finn captured SVTs have rough bore and dirty gas system unfortunately.