Tokarev Svt 1940
- Thread starter Rubikahn
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VERY much a pain to clean if you use corrosive ammo as the gas system is arduous to disassemble during routine maintenance. For troops in the field with hours at a time to sit around and scrub small bits between offensives, it's fine. Yuo, on the other hand, will before too long be inclined to look for non-corrosive ammo and clean the gas system less frequently.
These SVT's currently on the market are all refurbs from the Ukraine that came to Canada by way of Germany. they all have modern German proof marks lasered into them and the caliber lasered onto the barrel. Most parts will be force-matched with electropencil, much like a russian Capture K98k.
Pricing is usually $450-550 depending on retailer and rarity/featues/condition, etc.
Not a bad buy, really, if you like SVT's. I've had a couple and no complaints, but I stuck to reloads and Igman non-corrosive.
These SVT's currently on the market are all refurbs from the Ukraine that came to Canada by way of Germany. they all have modern German proof marks lasered into them and the caliber lasered onto the barrel. Most parts will be force-matched with electropencil, much like a russian Capture K98k.
Pricing is usually $450-550 depending on retailer and rarity/featues/condition, etc.
Not a bad buy, really, if you like SVT's. I've had a couple and no complaints, but I stuck to reloads and Igman non-corrosive.
One solution to the cleaning problem (and some other too) is a full manual mode. Set your gas regulator to a position between the notches and operate manually. No need to clean the gas piston and no damage to action.
Mine was an '03 proof mark. There's a certain CGN EE dealer trying to currently sell an "east german refurb" SVT40 sniper. Asking for pics of the east german markings will get you the laser-etched 2003 dated firing proofs 
Of course, detailed photos of the scope mount and mount key slot aren;t readily offered... caveat emptor.
Of course, detailed photos of the scope mount and mount key slot aren;t readily offered... caveat emptor.
- Location
- Ontario, Kanada
I like mine but second the opinion that they are a PITA to take down and clean, especially when using corrosive ammo. Mine is also really picky about what you feed it, it doesn't like the milsurp czech at all, barely ejects the cases even when the gas reg is set to max.
I don't find the take down to be bad at all, want something that is worse, try a Garand. (Don't flame me, I love both rifles!)
I had a problem feeding Czech heavy ball, used to stove pipe on me a lot but I cranked up the gas system and now the fly about six feet away and never jam.
I had a problem feeding Czech heavy ball, used to stove pipe on me a lot but I cranked up the gas system and now the fly about six feet away and never jam.
Holleyman said:
No flame, but the M1 is a piece of cake to tear down to it's basic components. Mind you I only tear it right down once a year (if that) as there is no need for such a detail cleaning shooting non-cor ammo.......
i shoot hungarian, yellow tip, milsurp ammo in my svt40, ive only had one jam.
as far cleaning and operating the svt40, maybe its just because i dont shoot czech stuff, but its not hard to clean, m1 carbine is harder to clean than a svt40.
as far cleaning and operating the svt40, maybe its just because i dont shoot czech stuff, but its not hard to clean, m1 carbine is harder to clean than a svt40.
Bittermansbro
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- Location
- Calgary, AB
Well the responses on cleaning reiterate the old adage "opinions are like a^$sholes....everybody has one"
I found the SVT40 tougher and rougher to clean and get into, while the M1 Carbine for me is the quickest, easiest thing for me to clean. The Garand rates in the middle.
I found the SVT40 tougher and rougher to clean and get into, while the M1 Carbine for me is the quickest, easiest thing for me to clean. The Garand rates in the middle.
The SKS is a cinch because it just falls apart in yur hands after you punch out the first button. The SVT's gas system is gharder to break down and is a bit more complicated so it takes a while longer to completely strip/clean/reassemble the SVT.
Like the poster above me said though, it all depends on how quick you are personally, some people might have a knack for a certain rifle that others don't.
Like the poster above me said though, it all depends on how quick you are personally, some people might have a knack for a certain rifle that others don't.
seriosuly.. the svt isnt hard to take apart, you remove the barrel band and off comes the heatshield and the handguard, and you just pull out the piston and screw of the gas chamber thingy.
from what ive been told, although i havent done my own plate tests, the hungarian surplus ammo isnt corrosive, just dirty, so you can shoot it all you want, without having it foul up your gas pistons etc.
i havetn shot the czech stuff, so i can say what it would do to my rifles, but the hungarian stuff makes shting the svt a pleasure.
from what ive been told, although i havent done my own plate tests, the hungarian surplus ammo isnt corrosive, just dirty, so you can shoot it all you want, without having it foul up your gas pistons etc.
i havetn shot the czech stuff, so i can say what it would do to my rifles, but the hungarian stuff makes shting the svt a pleasure.
Plate test: Pull bullet and powder. Fire primed case against a bare steel plate. Place plate in a non-dehumidifed environment and wait to see if it rusts within a day or two.
SVT v. M1 carbine cleaning???? Are you serious?? NO M1 carbine ammo is corrosive. BANG BANG BANG - quick patch down the bore, and keep on going. MAYBE detail strip every couple thousand rounds.
SVT-40: a single round of corrosive requires a complete detail strip.
Surely your comparisson was in jest? I've owned and shot both types of guns THOUSANDS of rounds. But hey, what do I know??
SVT v. M1 carbine cleaning???? Are you serious?? NO M1 carbine ammo is corrosive. BANG BANG BANG - quick patch down the bore, and keep on going. MAYBE detail strip every couple thousand rounds.
SVT-40: a single round of corrosive requires a complete detail strip.
Surely your comparisson was in jest? I've owned and shot both types of guns THOUSANDS of rounds. But hey, what do I know??
lol, the only reason i said the m1 carbine is harder to clean, is cause you cant see through the barrel all the way through liek you can with a mauser, svt, etc etc. and i dont shoot corrosive ammo in my svt, therefore, easy to clean.
Lol Claven, nice reply
I think his comparison was based more so on the similarities in the gas system between the two rifles (SVT/SKS), you're right the they're like apples and oranges. I've been afraid to feed my SVT the Hungarian because I don't want to ruin an otherwise pristine rifle by putting corrosie through it. Your plate test is a really good idea.
I think his comparison was based more so on the similarities in the gas system between the two rifles (SVT/SKS), you're right the they're like apples and oranges. I've been afraid to feed my SVT the Hungarian because I don't want to ruin an otherwise pristine rifle by putting corrosie through it. Your plate test is a really good idea.
