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SVT 40 value estimate???
« on: February 08, 2023, 11:02:37 AM »
Hi guys, thinking of possibly trading my SVT for an Auto Ordinance 1927A1 Thompson. Any guesses on what the SVT may be worth these days? Thanks, PAX






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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2023, 12:06:28 PM »
2-3K. Looks like a refurbished SVT-40 in good condition. Other factors in determining rarity and value would be how many numbers match, year, arsenal, presence or/not of scope rail grooves and notch, bore and gas system condition.

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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2023, 12:50:56 PM »
Looks to be a '43 on up.  I also has an SVT-38 magazine.  Nice weapon.  I agree with P32.

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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2023, 02:07:38 PM »
It's a '41 refurb forced match, SVT 38 mag. I'm leaning towards not trading as there are plenty of Thompsons about, SVT not so much. Will be tough to replace. PAX
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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2023, 10:35:09 PM »
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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2023, 01:24:20 AM »
nice rifle, hows it shoot?

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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2023, 12:39:32 PM »
It's a '41 refurb forced match, SVT 38 mag. I'm leaning towards not trading as there are plenty of Thompsons about, SVT not so much. Will be tough to replace. PAX

Good plan. I’d want 500-1000 cash plus a new Thompson.

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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2023, 09:37:02 PM »
Thompsons are fun, definitely boner worthy...  thumb1 rofl but come with some caveats, as an owner, let me explain.... there's 2 different styles of Thompsons...... one accepts the drums, the other doesn't.. and let me tell ya first hand.. a drum ain't cheap, the 50rd price will cause some heartburn at $375ish, the 100rd drum, you almost puke in your mouth.... you could buy a Chinese SKS and probably 250rd-500rds of ammo for the cost of a 100rd drum.. around $750ish...  and don't think you'll be cheap and buy a faux cheesy 10rd drum, for $50 more dollars you could just get the 50rd. Not to mention.. the drum is a PIA to attach, they have a small device or tool, called the third hand to help get it attached, cause you fricken need 4 hands.. This wasn't an issue on the originals, because they were open bolt by design, not closed bolt semiauto..    another highlight....  the rifle with a 100rd drum loaded is 17pounds.. gluttony at it's finest... one with a 50rd drum is just over 14pounds. Even stick mags ain't cheap about 80ish a piece, the 20 and 30rd stick mags work fine for the most part though........ It's also kind of a PIA to clean too...   

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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2023, 08:18:11 PM »
PAX, I wouldn't trade my SVT for a Thompson. JMO

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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2023, 04:52:26 PM »
Maybe find another one to trade for the Thompson.  That one looks like it would be hard to replace especially if you have a nice bore.  IMHO

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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2023, 10:45:13 PM »
Don't do it....keep the SVT.  Just buy a Thompson after saving some pennies.

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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2023, 11:28:05 PM »
No Tommy gun for me. I'll have to be content with the Scott Werks kit. SVTs are too boss and hard to replace. PAX
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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2024, 02:46:54 PM »
No Tommy gun for me. I'll have to be content with the Scott Werks kit. SVTs are too boss and hard to replace. PAX

glad you did not sell it. Thats one rifle I would drag with me into the street if I became homeless and NOT sell. They will probably be worth as much as some lower end class III firearms are pretty soon. They just do not come up often anymore. My uncle used to have a very old Outdoor life magazine sitting around and it killed me to see those old 1960's Century arms adds with IIRC, $120 SVT 40s and all the the now very rare mauser models for like $15-$20. I know, it was expensive then I guess, was not born yet, but seeing those prices now just makes you wish you had a pocket full of cash and a time machine. chuckles1
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Re: SVT 40 value estimate???
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2024, 03:45:29 PM »
I got the SVT on a hella deal from my FFL bud. I was giving him a hand at a gun show where he had the SVT out listed at $1300 bucks. A lot of tire kickers but nobody with that much cash. Near the end of the show I asked him if he wanted to horse trade 2 ratty SKSs in ATI Montys and 2 Big 5 Mosin 91/30s. He went for it and by the end of the show had sold all 4 rifles for more than the asking price of the SVT, so everyone was happy. He told me he had paid $230 for the SVT decades ago. He also threw in all of his spare SVT parts and a tin of X54.  thumb1 . Couple years later I picked up a Winchester Garand from him too. Over the years he took good care of me. PAX
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