The [b]SVT-38[/b] is a [[World War II]]-era Soviet semi-automatic [[rifle]] chambered in 7.62×54mmR, designed by Sergei Simonov in 1938.
Unlike its improved successor, the [[SVT-40]], it is visually recognizable by its perforated metal heat shield that appears to be shorter and only covers the gas piston assembly on top. 
[tn]See post #4799665 for details.[/tn]

h1. See also
* [[AVS-36 rifle|AVS-36]]
* [[List of Weapons]]
* [[SVT-38 (Girls' Frontline)]]
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