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SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 11/01) Early WW2 Pre Nazi German Invasion 1940 Russian Izhevsk Arsenal Tokarev SVT-40 , 7.62mm Calibre Semi Automatic Rifle With Sling **UK 2004 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 21266:22 - 21266:22 The SVT-40 (Samozaryadnaya Vintovka Tokareva, Obrazets 1940 goda, "Tokarev self-loading rifle, model of 1940") often nicknamed "Sveta" is a Soviet semi-automatic battle rifle that saw widespread service during and after World War II. It was intended to be the new service rifle of the Soviet Red Army, but its production was disrupted by the German invasion in 1941, resulting in a change back to the Mosin–Nagant rifle for the duration of World War II. After the war, the Soviet Union adopted new rifles, such as the SKS and the AK-47. The Izhevsk Machine building Plant is a weapons and motor vehicle manufacturer based in Izhevsk, founded in 1807 at the decree of Tsar Alexander I, and is now one of the largest corporations in its field. The Plant manufactured assault rifles and other arms for the Russian War effort. The Plant produces arms for the Russian Military today. This is an excellent WW2 dated Tokarev SVT-40 rifle. The rifle has undamaged metal work with even patina and all original wood furniture in excellent condition. The barrel shank is stamped with Russian Script and faint arrow within triangle Arsenal marks of the Izhevsk Plant together with 1940 pre German Invasion date. The weapon is serial number ‘$B 573’ which is stamped on the breech, trigger guard & wood. The weapon has its original cleaning rod, adjustable rear sight, shrouded post fore sight and vented muzzle & heat shield. The fore stock and shoulder stock are correctly slotted for sling anchor and fitted with original webbing & leather sling. Deactivated to UK specification in 2004 the trigger moves & the magazine can be removed. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 21266:22
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