Selective-fire automatic variant of the SVT-40. Proved uncontrollable on full-auto due to its rifle cartridge — quickly restricted to semi-auto use only, effectively making it identical to the SVT-40. Type: Rifle Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 7.62x54mmR Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1942, Soviet Union Weight: 90 oz Overall length: 48.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military