1941 Podolsk SVT-40

[AP96]

Now that the weather is finally getting a little better, I decided to take out one of my all-time favourites for a few photos. Here we have a 1941-produced SVT-40 from the Podolsk factory. This one is a bit of oddity, due to not only being from a rarer arsenal, but also due to the fact that it’s sitting in a repurposed AVT-40 stock.

With all of this said, I’m wondering if any other members here have a Podolsk SVT-40?

 

[Horilka]

I think I might have one. Worst quality, however most desirable manufacturer.

 

[philhut]

how many have them without rails?

 

[Deathrawt]

I have one, it has no rails and I think it’s in an avt stock as well
Has a few stock repairs and a darkish bore
It actually shoots really well though
Didn’t think the podolsk svts were any poorer quality wise?

 

[Horilka]

They were. This manufacturer was the worst in terms of % of rifle that didn't pass military acceptance. And was the first when it came to adapting new changes. Podolsk are the least common and highly desirable.

 

[dagc]

Interesting facts about quality and scarcity. Good to know. I have a Podolsk with rail. It shoots nicely with handloads, but I put shims under the barrel at the barrel bands.