SVT-40
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The Samozaryadnaya Vintovka Tokareva 40 is a Soviet semi-automatic rifle that proceeded from the SVT-38. When issued as a sniper rifle, it generally uses the PU scope.
Specifications
- Caliber: 7.62 x 54R
- Muzzle velocity: 840 m/s (2,756 ft/s)
- Action: Gas operated, tilting bolt
- Overall length: 1226 mm, 48 in
- Barrel length: 610 mm, 24 in
- Mass: 3.85 kg, 8.5 lb unloaded
- Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
- Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
External links
- History and technicalities of the SVT-40 (http://world.guns.ru/rifle/rfl06-e.htm)
- U.S. Intelligence Report on Tokarev M1940 (http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/tokarev_m1940/index.html)
- SurplusRifle.com's SVT Section (http://www.surplusrifle.com/svt40/index.asp)Template:Firearms-stub