Izhevsk-produced Samozaryadnaya Vintovka Tokareva model 1940, the standard Soviet semi-automatic rifle of WWII. Designed by Fyodor Tokarev, the SVT-40 directly influenced German development of the G43. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 7.62x54mmR Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1940, Russia Weight: 99 oz Overall length: 48.1" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Service Rifle, Sniper Platform