The SVT 40 Tokarev ***updated april 12th***

[Pete04]

Great write up thanks!
Any reccomondations for lubing moving parts and what parts to lube?

 

[Guill]

The cleaning rod on mine always come out after a few shot. Anyone have experience this ?

 

[.30/06 FTW]

The cleaning rod on mine always come out after a few shot. Anyone have experience this ?

Mine does that too sometimes.

 

[Dyspnea]

Mine too! I usually put in away, so it does go missing, during practice.

 

[Guill]

Have you found a way to fix that ?

 

[Dyspnea]

I've though about cutting some vinyl tubing in half and putting it in the channel. Might cause enough friction to hold it in.

 

[GER.MAN]

Anyone else's SVT double tap when it's really cold and it's had around 20 shot through it? I find I have to be more on the ball with the gas system to avoid that.

 

[DJdeadlyDALEK]

Yes, I think I have a video of either me or the wife shooting one of mine when it double tapped...can't recall what the issue was now

 

[GER.MAN]

Yes, I think I have a video of either me or the wife shooting one of mine when it double tapped...can't recall what the issue was now

Well if you do remember, I would appreciate any insight you could give me. Cheers

 

[jonyork]

What the real difference (other than looks) with the 6 port vs 2 port?

 

[svt1940]

What the real difference (other than looks) with the 6 port vs 2 port?

Maybe its just me but i found the 6 ports louder.
Joce

 

[jonyork]

When did they switch to the 2 port?

 

[svt1940]

When did they switch to the 2 port?

Probably late 1942.
Joce

 

[Cdn303]

Does anyone else have a handguard with a slight crack at the front (were the band goes)?

 

[jimmyjangles]

Great rifle it's only too bad that everything for it costs more than the rifle eg. $300 bayonet and $700 scope and mount and the availability of replacement parts. Speaking of which I'm looking for a new set of recoil springs for mine if anyone has any idea where to get a replacement set some info would be greatly appreciated. Great thread and group.

 

[Travis Bickle]

Does anyone else have a handguard with a slight crack at the front (were the band goes)?

Mine was cracked in the same spot lengthwise.

I cleaned the inside of the area on the underside of the hadgaurd and sealed it/strengthened it with heavy duty epoxy.

Mostly to ensure it didn't continue to split down the length.

 

[red_bailey]

Great rifle it's only too bad that everything for it costs more than the rifle eg. $300 bayonet and $700 scope and mount and the availability of replacement parts.

You ain't kidding: absolutely great rifle, and absolutely over-priced accessories. Still, we love it.

I'm looking for a new set of recoil springs for mine if anyone has any idea where to get a replacement set some info would be greatly appreciated.

In this case, you're actually in luck. Here:

w ww.ppsh41.com/SVTitems.ht ml

Bill ships to Canada regularly for just a couple of bucks in a padded envelope. As you can see, there is also a stainless steel gas piston set, which should give fewer problems with corrosive-primed ammunition, though you should still give the gas system a bit of a cleaning after a shooting session. Replica blank firing adapter, too, if you've got the scope and bayonet and all, and want to be complete.

 

[jimmyjangles]

Thanks for the link Red

 

[15-C]

Do all SVT40 pre-1942 have the slots for the scope mount? Or is it only a select few?

 

[Shadow_nt1]

Thanks very well done. I adjusted my gas port as you said. I was wondering what to set it to.