VERY RARE WW2 RUSSIAN SVT-38 SEMI AUTO RIFLE

Fall 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 30th, 31st, November 1st, & 2nd, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

VERY RARE WW2 RUSSIAN SVT-38 SEMI AUTO RIFLE

25-5183 | Cal. 7.62x54R. | S# CG101 (Cyrillic). | Bbl. 24 5/8″.

Post front sight with hood. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1500m. Rare SVT-38 precursor to the more famed SVT-40 rifle but the 38 was made in far fewer numbers due to the latter design. The SVT-38 was used in the Winter War & WW2. Metal parts have mismatched numbers. Receiver top has Izhevsk arsenal marking & 1939 date. No visible Finnish or import markings. Blue finish. Hardwood stock with bottom mounted sling swivels & canvas sling. Cleaning rod present on right side of stock. No visible stock numbers or cartouches. MAGS: 1-10 rd. that appears to be an arsenal refinished & is of the SVT-40 style. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: pouch with small tool kit, rare 14″ blade SVT-38 bayonet with scabbard & frog.
STATUS: CURIO.