Tula Arms Plant · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1938
| 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 | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
The Tokarev SVT-38 was the Soviet Union's first mass-produced semi-automatic infantry rifle, designed by Fedor Tokarev after over two decades of development. Adopted in 1938, the SVT-38 featured a short-stroke gas piston system and a 10-round detachable box magazine chambered in 7.62x54mmR. The rifle saw its combat debut in the Winter War against Finland (1939-1940), where significant reliability issues were exposed — the gas port was prone to fouling, the magazine sometimes fell out during use,...
Country of Origin: SU
Designer: Fedor Tokarev