Izhevsk SVT-40 (WW2 1941 Russian, Finnish Capture, NO IMPORT)
Guns International #: 101568627 Seller's Inventory #: 47313
Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - Sniper Rifles

Seller's Information
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Seller: CAALEX
Company: Classic Arms & Archery
Member Since: 9/16/14
First Name: Online
Last Name: Sales
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 278-8370
Fax: (859) 278-1759
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 3598
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: AmEx, Discover, Master Card, Visa, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check (item held until check cleared)



Description:
Though the exact history of this arm is unknown, the boxed "SA" (Suomen Armeija, Finnish Army) stamp on the receiver suggests that it was originally deployed by the Russians, then captured by the Finns during the Continuation War (1941-1944), and in all likelihood promptly returned to the field against its former owners. 

It is a rare example of an early WWII Russian Izhevsk Arsenal SVT-40 rifle manufactured in 1941. These SVT-40 rifles were highly prized by both the Finnish and German Army Snipers and were very effectively used throughout WWII due to their semi-automatic actions and the large capacity detachable box magazines. 

The top of the receiver is stamped with the rare "Izhevsk Arrow inside a triangle" factory proof mark over "1941" for the year of manufacture. It also has the correct "boxed SA" Finnish capture/reissue proof mark stamped over the Russian serial number. The stock and handguard both appear to be Finnish field replacement parts, as they both are  unnumbered and unproofed (and have not been sanded). It has mixed (stamped, NOT electro-penciled) serial numbers on the various parts, which is correct for the Finnish captured and reissued rifles. It is fitted with the correct, early style, "six-slot" muzzle brake. It has an all-blued finish with the bolt cover and bolt correctly still in the white. The bore is very nice with strong rifling and no pitting. This rifle comes with its canvas sling and correct bayonet with scabbard.


All items are also available for sale in our brick & mortar store and are subject to prior sale. Think long, think wrong.

Payment
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  • Any purchases made in the state of Kentucky incur a 6% sales tax.
  • On items $4995 and up, we cannot process credit card payments. We can always easily take checks or money orders. Contact us to discuss payment options if you like.
We, in certain cases, at our discretion, may agree to allow an item to be put on layaway. Layaways must be agreed to prior to purchase. Our layaway policy is 1/3 of the final total as down payment with 60 days to pay the balance. Cancellation results in a 20% restocking fee based on the purchase price.

Shipping
We ship firearms via UPS. They must be sent to an FFL. Hand guns must travel via Air, whilst long guns and other items can go via Ground. Non-firearm accessories, such as magazines, can be shipped via USPS Priority Mail at the customer's request. We provide tracking numbers with all of our transactions. If you'd like a shipping estimate, please contact us through the and provide, at the very least, a ZIP code as to where the item would be sent.
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  • If paying by Money Order, we can ship to wherever it's legal.
  • The exception is, obviously, serialized items.

Legal Policy
We can only ship items to areas in which they are legal. If you live in a more restrictive area, please check your local laws before or buying. We are, for the most part, willing to ship to the 50 states as long as it's legal. We may require proof of legality before proceeding with a transaction that is exempt from a normal law.

Please only if you are legal to own this item.

Serialized items must be transferred through an FFL. We do accept C&R's on any applicable items. You may have to pay your FFL a fee, which is not covered by this . You are responsible to know and follow all laws (including shipping) in purchasing such items in your state. Visit these sites below to verify the laws in your area:
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NFA Information
Some items are regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA). This includes, but is not limited to, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and suppressors. Please check with your local and state municipalities for any further regulatory requirements. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make sure they comply with all NFA rules and applicable laws. Such items MUST be transferred to a Class 3 FFL via a Form 3, and then transferred to you via a Form 4 from your local Class 3 dealer. The process of getting a Form 3 approved by the BATFE takes on average 6-8 weeks. Your patience is appreciated.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
Manufacturer: Izhevsk
Model: SVT-40
Serial Number: 3?4660