The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

Here is the only one I have so far...

Finally picked up my rifle. It is awesome!!! Gas system has no pits or abnormal wear, bore is shiny, and overall it is in really good condition. It should be a really good shooter. I hope to take it out this weekend.

Thank you for your reply. I saw your pouches and would definitely buy some if the mags were obtainable for a reasonable price. I am waiting on the slings I ordered, depending on how they look I may explore some other options.

So, as a 1941 Finn capture where was this rifle probably at when captured and where might it have gone?

So either way is proper. I was just curious because like on the Enfields they have detachable magazines, but they aren't really ever meant to be removed except for cleaning.

I have heard different things on these...were the soldiers trained to swap mags when empty or to load with a stripped clip? I'm sure they were trained to do both, but what was the gun primarily designed/intended to do?

I will be able to pick up the SVT this upcoming Tuesday. My slings should be here Friday, and now all I need is a gas tool and some more ammo!

Here are pictures of the two slings...

I didn't win the sling, so I ordered a post-war SVT sling from Numrich. I also ordered a Finnish "expidient" style sling. I got both to see which one I like more. I'm still looking for an SVT gas tool.

That's great to hear. I have wanted one of these for 10 years.

Yeah, I'm not going to shoot it through the SVT. I don't even want to take the chance with it. I was surprised this went so "cheap" compared to others on GB. $960. The others I've been following have been going around $1,200. Did I get a good deal or did the others just overpay because of ...

I meant shoot it through my PU sniper and then reload it.

Thank you! I may just shoot the heavy stuff and get the dies to reload them. Is the SVT really rough on brass like SKS' & AK's? I want to get the gas tool and a sight tool for it. Any suggestions?

Nope, I like the "character" of the stock. I will buy that sling and try to eventually find a reasonably priced bayonet for it.

How do you know it's an SVT-40 sling????

Here are pics of the rifle from the ad.

I have found a really cool "Finnish" military sling that's supposedly from the 40's. I know it's not meant for it, but I really like it. I'm going to try to win it. Have any ideas what it was meant for?

Thank you for the information! What should I look for in a correct style sling for it?

I shoot lots of corrosive and steel cased ammo and it does not bother me. I just know these guns are a little more sensitive with the gas systems. Should I definitely get a gas tool to keep on hand or should it come set pretty standard?

Thanks! I can't wait to get it!