^Lot 2457 WW2 SOVIET SVT-40 SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

Cal. 7.62x54R. S# IA2249 (Cyrillic prefix). Bbl. 24 5/8" with muzzle brake. Post front sight with hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1500m. Matching stamped numbers on receiver, bolt & charging handle. Mag is mismatched & stock number illegible due to refinish. Receiver has Tula star & 1941 date. Receiver also grooved for scope mounting on both sides. Bolt has a bright plum appearance while balance of metal is blued. Hardwood stock set with canvas sling. Cleaning rod present. MAGS: 1-10 rd. detachable. CONDITION: refinished stock set shows a light chip behind triggerguard, some handling marks & finish loss. Metal retains 80% of a later reblue possibly arsenal done with scattered fading to brown, scattered light oxidation, edge wear & operational wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore shows scattered oxidation & pitting but strong rifling. (26-1367/MJC). CURIO. $1500-2250.