Tula Arms Plant · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1940
| Weight (empty) | 3850 g (135.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1226 mm (48.27") |
| Barrel Length | 625 mm (24.61") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 830 m/s (2723 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3660 J (2699 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
The SVT-40 Sniper was the designated sniper variant of the Soviet Tokarev SVT-40 semi-automatic rifle, equipped with a 3.5x PU telescopic sight mounted on a dedicated bracket. Selected from standard production rifles for superior accuracy, approximately 51,710 SVT-40 sniper variants were produced between 1940 and 1942. The semi-automatic action gave Soviet snipers a significant advantage in rate of fire over bolt-action alternatives, though the rifle's accuracy was ultimately considered inferior...
Country of Origin: SU
Designer: Fedor Tokarev