SVT-40 sniper list

[agentcq]

Originally all SVT's had the side rails during 1940 and 1941 production. It was only during late 1941 that some Tula rifles started appearing without the side rails. Starting in 1942 the rails were dropped and by 1943 they were eliminated completely as the 91/30 PU sniper was the new designated sniper rifle (officially in 1942).

The side rails do not make a sniper a sniper, as previously pointed out you need the notch on the top of the rear receiver for the locking pin. These notches were applied at the factory in Tula or replacements were produced in the field.

P&S has not had a sniper for awhile, about 2-3 years ago Jean had about 10-20 on his site for the period of about a years time frame. I didn't mean to confuse.

Frontier did have a sniper advertised last week, but it has been sold.

 

[Ratnik]

Rails were eliminated in July, 1941. There was special instruction to all factories (Podolsk, Izhevsk, Tula) to simplify production.
And all factories started production of rifles without rails. But sometimes Tula (1941, post July) and Mednogorsk (1942) produced rifles are observed with rails. It is supposed, that it is connected with production of sniper rifles at this factory. Possibly sniper rifles that did not match all criteria’s, were not notched, and issued as regular rifles.
Post July 1941 Tula regular rifles with rails, that are observed between rifles without rails, are close to sniper prefixes.
1942 non-sniper rifles with rails are very scarce. I track serial numbers of SVT's, from more than 250 known to me 1942 rifles, only 4 have rails, and 2 of them are in sniper prefixes

 

[SteelCap]

Thanks for that additional info agentcq and Ratnik. I really prefer the scope rails and the overall look. I have reached out to a dealer for one of the SVT40 for sale. Really pumped on this rifle.

For the muzzle break, are there any difference between the 6 and 2 ports? I see both in pre and post 1941 based on the description....or is that just being mixed during refurb?

 

[Horilka]

For the muzzle break, are there any difference between the 6 and 2 ports? I see both in pre and post 1941 based on the description....or is that just being mixed during refurb?

Mixed during refurb. 2 port was introduced in 1942, the year when SVT underwent significant improvements. So for 1940 and 1941 there should be only 6 port.

 

[agentcq]

Mixed during refurb. 2 port was introduced in 1942, the year when SVT underwent significant improvements. So for 1940 and 1941 there should be only 6 port.

I have read two cited reasons for the differences in muzzle breaks:

1. The new 2 port breaks were a cost/time reduction strategy; or
2. The 2 port breaks were originally adopted for AVT use and the higher rate of fire.

Maybe Ratnik has more knowledge in this department?

Both would make sense and maybe the 2 port breaks were adopted to solve both of the above issues?

 

[Ratnik]

2 port muzzle break was designed in early 1941. It is mentioned in manual, issued in september, 1941. But it was not used in mass production untill 1942.
In 1941 only late Podolsk rifles with simplified receivers were produced with 2 port muzzle breaks. And possibly some not numerous Tula's in October and Mednogorsk rifles in December.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...-feb-19th***?p=9046598&viewfull=1#post9046598

 

[mcdic]

Thank you

 

[Ratnik]

Here is my 1941 Tula sniper with original 1941 mount&scope, and original SVT scope cover.
Pouches are also 1941 dated. One of them made from artificial leather and produced in Leningrad in autumn, 1941, when siege was already started

 

[svt1940]

Here is my 1941 Tula sniper with original 1941 mount&scope, and original SVT scope cover.
Pouches are also 1941 dated. One of them made from artificial lather and produce in Leningrad in autumn, 1941, when siege was already started

Very nice rifle I would sell my soul to have an original sniper mount on mine How's the rifle shoot?

Joce

 

[SteelCap]

Wow...that looks beautiful...and yes how does it shoot?

Btw...the scope mount...clearly it was made for the original scope....but does it accept modern scope?

 

[svt1940]

Wow...that looks beautiful...and yes how does it shoot?

Btw...the scope mount...clearly it was made for the original scope....but does it accept modern scope?

Nope, the mount only accept SVT scope.
Joce

 

[fenceline]

ЖБ 5004 Tula dated 1941. Everything force matched. Serial number on receiver is very clear.

Slightly below the date stamp it appears "DE 110A" or "DE 11UA" have been cleanly stamped immediately under the "1941"

6 port muzzle brake. Thick trigger guard.

 

[Ratnik]

Wow...that looks beautiful...and yes how does it shoot?

Btw...the scope mount...clearly it was made for the original scope....but does it accept modern scope?

Very nice rifle I would sell my soul to have an original sniper mount on mine How's the rifle shoot?

Joce

Unfortunarely, this rifle, and my 1942 Tula sniper are deactivaed....
So now it's only a nice holder for a mount .
There are not to many "live" SVT' at our market, and I still did not manage to find "live" sniper rifle. Looks that all went to Canada

ЖБ 5004 Tula dated 1941. Everything force matched. Serial number on receiver is very clear.

Slightly below the date stamp it appears "DE 110A" or "DE 11UA" have been cleanly stamped immediately under the "1941"

6 port muzzle brake. Thick trigger guard.

Can you show photo of the notch?
Does it looks like factory or field made?
According to supposed criteria's, rifle with this serial number must be regular

 

[fenceline]

Can you show photo of the notch?
Does it looks like factory or field made?
According to supposed criteria's, rifle with this serial number must be regular

Having re-read this thread, and only having skimmed through it the first time, it appears a possible field mod..... maybe?

 

[Ratnik]

Having re-read this thread, and only having skimmed through it the first time, it appears a possible field mod..... maybe?

If finish inside the notch is not different from finish at other parts, most possibly it is field made

 

[lavoltiges]

hey
what a beautiful gun
what are the first time I see an original mount

but it does not match the scope

I'm kidding

wonderful

 

[lavoltiges]

here's mine

1942 purchased from p & s with his bayonet and a carries for Russian original clip 7.62 * 54

it has all the markings, even in the notch
a true model of arsenal

Moreover ratnik, if you have an idea or it can come because I've never seen a picture with this kind of belt

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[Ratnik]

here's mine

1942 purchased from p & s with his bayonet and a carries for Russian original clip 7.62 * 54

it has all the markings, even in the notch
a true model of arsenal

Moreover ratnik, if you have an idea or it can come because I've never seen a picture with this kind of belt

[/IMG]

hey
what a beautiful gun
what are the first time I see an original mount

but it does not match the scope

I'm kidding

wonderful

Scope and mount were founded as a set. They have similar finish wear, scope is period correct so I think it is original to mount
SVT slings are very scarce, and even during WW2 soldiers use any slings that they were able to find - Mosin, PPSH, DP slings. There are many photos which confirm this.
Sling at my SVT is wartime expedient PPSH\PPD sling
Nice set! 1942 Tula snipers are very rare.
It's pity that according to our stupid laws, I can't own a bayonet!

 

[fenceline]

If finish inside the notch is not different from finish at other parts, most possibly it is field made

Same 1941 Tula... ЖБ 5004

Not sure what the "DE 11UE" means...

 

[tootall]

Could that be new import marks for Deutschland (Germany) 2011?