svt 40 question

[jeffthedemelo]

hey guys i want to put a scope on my svt 40 but i did some researcher and mine was not a sniper model it doest have the grooves in it any suggestions what would work

 

[DILLIGAF]

Sell it and buy one with the grooves, would be your best bet.

I was in the same situation last year and I bought one with the grooves and mounted a repo scope and mount.

or you can get the one, But it's a major PITA to remove everytime you need to clean your SVT

https://www.corwin-arms.com/product/svt-40-weaverpicatinny-rail-scope-mount

 

[Butcherbill]

^^^Its not really that big of a pain to take off for cleaning, the OP will need an svt with groves to mount it though. The only other option is to drill and tap the reciever for a posp style scope, which would suit the svt but drilling an svt just seems wrong in a small way lol.

 

[Suomi]

I would keep it and buy another one with grooves. Some without grooves are more rare:

Some SVT-40's have been observed without these rails most of which were Ishevsk production of 1941 dated guns as well as some Tula produced weapons in 1940-41. These non railed rifles of early production are very few in number and are a prime collectors item for the Tokarev fan.

ht tp://www.mosinnagant.net/ussr/svt401.asp

 

[blista77]

Going to sneak a question in here, whats the going rate on a good shape 1944 svt 40 in a avt stock eh? thanks

 

[Dyspnea]

$300-350 unfired, but expect closer to 300

 

[desporterizer]

$300-350 unfired, but expect closer to 300

More than that for a 44.

 

[Flamingchicken]

$400-500 for a 44 svt40

 

[wbaad]

Looks like you may be able to swap for a railed one at least!