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LOT 409
Excellent and Desirable Soviet Izhevsk Dragunov SVD Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with Scope and
Accessories - Serial no. 25199, 7.62 cal., 24 inch round bbl., black finish, laminate stock. Introduced in 1964, the SVD was designed
around the Soviet doctrine of the infantry sniper; as more and more infantrymen were equipped with submachine guns and assault
rifles to meet the demands of close-quarters urban fighting, the loss in overall range was mitigated by issuing full-powered rifles
to skilled marksmen permanently attached to infantry squads, who would engage threats outside the reach of the rest of the unit,
in addition to thinning out targets of opportunity like officers, NCOs, radiomen, and the like. While NATO forces did not have a comparable unit through the Cold War, the Designated Marksman concept did come into its own during the War on Terror, with repurposed M14s, AR-10/AR-15 derivatives and similar rifles filling the niche. Hooded pin
front and tangent rear sights, with the “arrow in triangle” Izhevsk arsenal mark over “1982” and the serial number “25199” on the underside of the receiver, with matching serial number on the bolt carrier, bolt, hammer, gas cylinder, receiver cover and trigger housing. Milled receiver with integral scope rail on the left, fitted with a PSO-1 pattern scope with integral illumination and IR detection functions, numbered “45638”. Smooth stock, with vented hand guard and a thumbhole buttstock numbered “10433” with clamp-on cheekpiece and a cupped buttplate. Includes a magazine/accessory pouch containing 3 extra magazines and cleaning tools, a scope accessory pouch, canvas scope cover, an MP 4-20x spotting scope with clamp mount and canvas case, a canvas rifle case and a bayonet with wirecutter sheath. Includes two extra magazines and a NDM-86 manual.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus original black finish with a few light handling marks. Wood is also excellent, with some minor scratches and pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. Scope and accessories are also excellent with clear optics, the IR detection and illuminated reticle capabilities of the scope are untested.
LOT 410
Izhmach Tiger Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with
Scope - Serial no. 38952, 7.62x54 R cal., 21 inch round bbl., black
finish, laminate stock. Manufactured in Russia and imported by Century
Arms in St. Albans, Vermont. The Izhmach Tiger is a commercial version of the SVD Dragunov Rifle. Bellorussian PSO-1 M2 scope
mounted on the rifle via the side rail. The right side of the receiver is marked “1994”. Fitted with the 300 meter rear sight. Fitted with
a plastic forearm, and laminate thumbhole pistol grip stock with metal butt plate and clamp on cheek riser. Includes green canvas
web sling and two extra magazines.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original black finish with limited handling marks and a faint safety drag line. The bolt carrier binds up against the hold-open when retracted, otherwise, mechanically excellent. Scope shows some darkness around the edges, but otherwise is excellent with clear optics and a crisp reticle.
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
Estimate: 22,500 - 35,000
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