My SVT-40 (1952 Victory Day Parade)

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My SVT-40 (1952 Victory Day Parade)

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That is my SVT-40 ......

I thought the photo was interesting in that the troops are all armed with the same type rifle. I would have thought that by 52 they would have been on parade with the AKs.
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They had the idea but not the cash to produce it in any real numbers yet.
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Great picture! I just bought one today. Thanks.
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That is a lot of money being carried right there. They have gone in price since I bought mine a while back.
Damn, I'll bet that's going to leave a mark! Probably hurt too!
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That long old rifle with the blade bayonet looked more impressive on parade than an AK anyway. Am I correct in my belief that they still parade with SKS rifles, or has that too passed?
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When Rocket Man visited China recently they were on parade with SKS rifles.
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SA1911a1 wrote:That long old rifle with the blade bayonet looked more impressive on parade than an AK anyway. Am I correct in my belief that they still parade with SKS rifles, or has that too passed?
I saw some parade SKS's in the parade last week...
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Junk Yard Dog wrote:When Rocket Man visited China recently they were on parade with SKS rifles.

I am curious if they were all nickled up or in their natural configuration?
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That much I can't tell from a TV news photo, likely they chromed them.
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