Offered is an very nice Soviet WW2 SVT-40 rifle.  The caliber is 7.62x54R and the year of production is 1941.   The serial number is rm 1817.  This fine SVT appears all matching with the exception of the magazine.  The rifle is in great condition overall after undergoing post war refurbishment. The metal has a shiny dark blued finish typical of Russian refurbs.  The bore is bright and shiny and all mechanics look to be in great shape.  Comes with a post war Mosin Nagant sling. There is a small import mark on the right side rail.