Degtyaryov SVD

Degtyaryov SVD-30

Degtyaryov SVD-30 - 7.62x54mm R

Degtyaryov SVD-33 with UVP scope - 7.62x54mm R

The Degtyaryov SVD-30 (RUS: Самозарядная Винтовка Дегтярева 1930 года / Samozaryadnayaa Vintovka Degtyareva 1930 goda | ENG: Degtyaryov self-loading rifle 1930). This is a modification of the previous rifle, namely the AVD-30. The rifle was developed under the leadership of V. A. Degtyaryov by designers BNK and S. In 1930, the rifle was put into service. The operation of a self-loading rifle is based on the principle of removing powder gases through a special hole in the stationary barrel. The powder gases act on a gas piston connected to the clutch during the short stroke of the latter. Blocking is carried out using two stops, located symmetrically in the side walls of the receiver. Trigger type impact mechanism. The trigger mechanism is designed to fire only single fire.

In 1933, a sniper variant was created. The Degtyaryov SVD-33 (RUS: Снайперская винтовка Дегтярева 1933 года / Snayperskaya Vintovka Degtyareva 1933 goda | ENG: Degtyaryov sniper rifle 1933).

Both the AVD-26 and AVD-30 automatic rifles and the SVD-30 and SVD-33 semi-automatic rifles lost the competition, with Simonov AVS-36 winning the competition.

Specifications

(Production: 1930 – 1933)

• Type: Self-loading rifle
• Country of Origin: Soviet Union
• Caliber: 7.62mm
• Cartridge: 7.62x54mm R
• Weight: 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
• Length: 46.1 in (117 cm)
• Barrel length: ??
• Capacity: 5-round integrated magazine.
• Fire Mode: Semi-auto

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The Degtyaryov SVD-30 & Degtyaryov SVD-33 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Video Games

Title	Appears as	Mods	Notes	Date
Enlisted	SVD-30	------	Degtyaryov SVD-30	2021
	SVD-30	with U.V.P scope	Degtyaryov SVD-33

Degtyaryov SVD-38

Degtyaryov SVD-38 - 7.62x54mm R

Degtyaryov SVD-38 with U.V.P scope - 7.62x54mm R

The Degtyaryov SVD-38 (RUS: Самозарядная Винтовка Дегтярева 1938 года / Samozaryadnayaa Vintovka Degtyareva 1938 goda | ENG: Degtyaryov self-loading rifle 1938) is a prototype Soviet semi-automatic battle rifle designed by Vasily A. Degtyaryov; it is gas-operated, using a similar flapper-locked design to his earlier 1932 prototype, and his better-known machine gun design.

The SVD-38 was developed at TsKB-2. It featured an attached bayonet knife, a 10-round removable magazine, and a mount for a UVP scope.

As with the previous model, the abbreviation SVD is:

• Degtyaryov SVD-38 RUS: Самозарядная Винтовка Дегтярева 1938 года / Samozaryadnayaa Vintovka Degtyareva 1938 goda | ENG: Degtyaryov self-loading rifle 1938
• Degtyaryov SVD-38 RUS: Снайперская винтовка Дегтярева 1938 года / Snayperskaya Vintovka Degtyareva 1938 goda | ENG: Degtyaryov sniper rifle 1938, model with U.V.P scope.

Specifications

(Production: 1938 – 1938)

• Type: Self-loading rifle
• Country of Origin: Soviet Union
• Caliber: 7.62mm
• Cartridge: 7.62x54mm R
• Weight: 8.3 lbs (3.8 kg)
• Length: 46 in (116.8 cm)
• Barrel length: ??
• Capacity: 10-round box magazine
• Fire Mode: Semi-auto

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The Degtyaryov SVD-38 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Video Games

Title	Appears as	Mods	Notes	Date
Enlisted			Degtyaryov SVD-38	2021
		with U.V.P scope	Degtyaryov SVD-38