


However, there were a large amount of differences from the older design, especially in its loading system and cartridge. The overall SVT-92 design had its origins in the SVT-40 of World War II.

All models were designed for fully and semi-automatic fire modes, and apart from the carbine variants, were equipped with fold able bayonets below the barrel. Its roller-delayed bolt allowed it to chamber rounds faster than the SVT-40, and also added to overall simplicity of design. It utilized a gas-operated short-stroke piston, which reduced weight and kick compared to direct impingement or a long-stroke piston, and also improved overall and short-term reliability. The SVT-92 utilizes a conventional rifle layout, with the action, bolt, and magazine-well ahead of the trigger assembly, and no pistol grip. , it was meant to replace the AKM as the Soviets' service rifle for all conflicts thereafter. The 7.92mm cartridge, first used in the SVT-92 Designed around the, then, new 7.92 x 60mm rimmed cartridge The Samozaryadnaya Vintovka Tokareva, Obrazets 1992 goda (English Tokarev Self-loading Rifle, Model 1992), more commonly known as the SVT-92, was a redesigned version of the SVT-40 rifle of World War II. Numerous South American and African nationsĢ50-1500 rubles (depending on the variant)ħ50-2000 dollars (depending on location of purchase and location of manufacture)īlowback, roller-delayed bolt, self-loadingĢ0-round detachable magazine (SVT-92M onwards)ģ0-round detachable box magazine (non-standard, compatible with SVT-92M onwards)
