Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
August 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026
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. Total production of SVT-38 was only approx. 191,000 rifles vs. the 1.4 million SVT-405 manufactured. Additionally, the Izheusk-Arsenal only manufactured 69,000 (8400 in 1939) of the 191,000 produced, making this example an extremely scarce variation of the SVT series rifles. 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.
