The SVT40 was $675.00 shipped. I got a very good deal. Been hunting for one for months, tuff to get in good condition. Usually pretty pricey when compared to a M1... (most SVT's sell in the 800-1100 range these days) till you put a coupla thousand rounds thru it. I shoot an awful lot, and that was a big motivator for me. Plus, I'm not so much of a fan of pistol grip rifles. The damn thing shoulders beautifuly on my big frame and is mighty light for such a big rifle.
Whats freaky is the incredible accuracy.. the thing can really USE a scope. The ones the Germans captured were usually given to Snipers.
I'm trying to get an Argentine .308 FN-49 next.. that and my .308 Garand will complete my 1st thru 3rd generation semi-auto battle rifle collection, with only the SVT being in another caliber than .308
Note: if yer looking for a 'fast' boltie, can't top an Enfield. I've got a couple of Isophore 2A's that are blistering quick.. almost double the rate of fire my M-39 can achieve.
