only a very neat firearm but also an incredible investment opportunity and heirloom worthy of passing on to future generations. For the most part, I used the chevron to shoot at plates from 100 and 200 yards. Although the design is very similar to the SVD, many parts are not interchangeable due to its unique dimensions and design characteristics. These rifles, also known as a Romak-3, SSG-97, and PSL, are extremely accurate and reliable. real Dragunov, built by the Russians on quality tooling, without spending half a year's pay on the original Dragunov (just to get an extra four inches on the barrel). This 1975 dated rifle was produced by Izhmash in the Soviet Union for military use. This The politically correct rifles that were imported with pistol-grip skeleton stocks offend me, but I like this Dragunovs stock, probably because thats the one with which it was issued. WARNING:This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Kalashnikov Concern has put out a ton of updated variants of the SVD that can mount Picatinny optics and other accessories. This one is the latter. different calibers. otherrifles in the world are capable of. This includes the side safety, dust cover design, iron sights, and the early AK variants wood furniture. The Soviets called it a squad support weapon, and Americans would call it a designated marksman's rifle In many ways, the Soviets were ahead of the time with this idea. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and more than 75 State Department-approved countries around the world. It also featured a last round bolt hold for faster reloads. [18] For this purpose, the rifle was designed to be much lighter than more conventional precision rifles, making it better suited for use by infantry, and the rifle is autoloading in order to prioritize volume of fire over precision. The inventor of the Dragunov SVD, Yevgeny Dragunov, was lucky enough to be born after the Russian Civil War but just in time for the outbreak of WW2. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VETERAN JOURNALISM - JOIN SOFREP+ They didnt modernize the Dragunov because it wasnt meant for that. The Soviet Army issued them on a wide scale to compensate for the AK-47's relative lack of. The Dragunov was designed as a squad support . It wasn't until the early 1990's that a small batch of the authentic military SVD rifles came into the country, only to be banned a short THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VETERAN JOURNALISM - JOIN SOFREP+ , Dont Call it a Comeback: Army Said to be Mulling the Return of the 7.62 Battle Rifle, PO Box 1077 MURFREESBORO, Tennessee 37133 United States, P.O. barrel 4 inches shorter than the original (still plenty long enough, as proven by the fact that many current military Dragunovs are issued with the shorter barrels). The Dragunov only really became obsolete with the next generation of sniper rifles in the 1980s and 1990s. It combines the durability of the Russian Dragunov Private viewing of the rifle can also be arranged. see in the pictures below. The SVD (Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova)-Dragunov Sniping Rifle was the first rifle designed from scratch as a sniper rifle, and it was declared the winner of a shootoff competition by the Soviet military and adopted in 1963. This Izhmash SVD is very similar to the one above, but with more finish wear. 'Sniper Rifle, System of Dragunov, Model of the Year 1963'), GRAU index 6V1, is a semi-automatic marksman rifle chambered in the fully-powered 7.6254mmR cartridge, developed in the Soviet Union. It's very possible that it was used in the Soviet's Afghan war, or possibly made its way to Panama or Grenada to be captured there by storage, some small parts like the some small accessories may vary from rifle to rifle (cleaning kit pouch, cleaning kit contents, etc.). 85s depending on which scope is used. Dragunov for sale and auction. absolutely unfired. The Russians did away with the lightening cuts in the early '90's (they are not present on the KBI rifles) in order to streamline the production of This rifle is chambered in 7.62x54r and is the This ammunition is match grade and produced in extremely limited quantities for military use only. shooting out to 1000yds. 1963 the Russian rifle has become famous. collector's piece, and a very fun gun to shoot. The 24.4-inch barrel would make use of that powerful caliber and guarantee it could reach peak velocity before it left the barrel. recently been lucky enough to find a "Holy Grail" rifle of the SVD world: an unfired, mint KBI import SVD in the original box and with all original accessories. Damage is on the low end for sniper rifles. Feature packed for its era, it featured an illuminated reticle, two turrets that allowed for windage and elevation adjustment (calibrated in set increments out to 1 km), 4x magnification, and a reticle with a stadiametric rangefinder. Also because these are rifles from military semi-automatic rate of fire which allows quick follow-up shots if you miss your target the first time, and the hard-hitting 7.62 caliber round all make the Dragunov the ideal sniper rifle. The owner, after putting roughly 500 rounds through it, trouble free, reluctantly decided to part with it and contacted us. Norinco Model NDM-86 Dragunov Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with Scope and AccessoriesA scarce Chinese-made commercial version of the Russian SVD Dragunov sniper rifle chambered for the 7.62x51 NATO cartridge. with greater precision and at much greater ranges. SVDG (6V1-10) A smoothbore SVD with a 10mm bore developed alongside the modern intermediate cartridge program to use the experimental 3 mm APFSDS projectile, originally designed for use in standard machine guns. Their answer was the 7n1 round. When you then consider thata handfulhave undoubtedly beenlost to damage/fire/flood, and the majority of the rest are the in hands True Ishevsk - Ismash Russian made "Tiger" Dragunovs are out there, but they're rare and you can expect to pay $10k+ for one, if you can find one for sale. This rifle As a matter of standardization, it used the 7.62x54mmR. Marksmen can be trained to understand the main forces acting on the projectile and their effect on their particular gun and ammunition, and the effects of external factors at longer ranges to counter these errors. Only 100 of these rifles were imported. While the age of the rifle shows a couple of weak spots on the exterior finish, they are minor and really After discharging the last cartridge from the magazine, the bolt carrier and bolt are held back on a bolt catch that is released by pulling the cocking handle to the rear. time later. As of the writing of this article, Tiger rifles are available with shortened (520mm) and full length (620mm) barrels, different stocks (including an SVDS-style folding stock), and are chambered in 7.6254mmR, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield or 9.364mm Brenneke. It was used widely in the Soviet Army since its adoption in 1963, and still finds use in the present-day Russian Federation where it serves as a standard-issue sniper rifle. Their short and medium-range infantry arms were already updated with AK and SKS rifles. The Dragunov has been around since 1963, and as such, its been updated as time passed. The website SniperCentral This rifle is a valuable investment, a great The SVDM has a length of 1,135mm (44.7in) (975mm (38.4in) with the stock folded) and weighs 5.3kg (12lb). The Dragunov SVD (RIF) is a semi-automatic sniper rifle that appears in Resident Evil 5. These A number of accessories are issued with the rifle, including a blade-type bayonet (AKM clipped point or the AK-74 spear point bayonet), four spare magazines, a leather or nylon sling, magazine pouch, cleaning kit and an accessory/maintenance kit for the telescopic sight. Rifles designated SVDN-1 can use the passive night sight NSPU-3 (1PN51)[9] and rifles designated SVDN2 can use the passive night sight NSPUM (1PN58). I would probably carry the SVD with the safety off and an empty chamber and reach over with my support hand to rack the bolt. It was definitely well cared for. numbers (serial number on this one is very low, only three digits). [10], Commercial non military issue mounts that attach to the Warsaw Pact rail mount can allow use of Picatinny rail-mounted optics.[11]. The SVDSN is the same gun with night vision capability. The Dragunov sniper rifle or SVD (Russian: , Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova is a semi-automatic sniper rifle, chambered for the 7.62 x 54mmR cartridge. This rifle was meant to be carried by the long-range shooter in an infantry squad emphasis on carried. Copyright 2023 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved, a lack of match-grade 7.62x54R ammunition. These scopes have an effective range of a couple of hundred yards at night, and are a perfect complement to the PSL rifle. SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR: Civilian Version of XM7 Rifle Arrives! Dragunov ou rifle SVD (do russo: , Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova) um fuzil semiautomtico para atiradores de elite produzido na antiga Unio Sovitica e desenvolvido por Evgeny Dragunov. The IR filter was done away with in the late 1970's or early 1980's as advancements in night vision The iron sight line features a simplified rear sight element and a new front sight element located above the gas block. This has the rare Chinese military scope that is numbered to the rifle and has Chinese markings, while most *Lighting a path to truth* Former Navy JAG Worldwide U.S. Military Defense. SOLD The Dragunov sniper rifle is intended for engaging fleeting, moving, open and masked single targets. numbers (serial number on this one is very low, only three digits). Rifles. Its an interesting look at Soviet infantry tactics. The Dragunov airsoft rifle is a popular choice among airsoft fans. still notify customers through our email list if they're not on Facebook. complete package that the Russian factory ships allSVD rifles with, including the signed inspectionlog for the rifle,five 10-rd magazines, a complete cleaning kit, 4x24scope Rifles designated SVDN come equipped with a night sight, such as the NSP-3, NSPU, PGN-1, NSPUM or the Polish passive PCS-5. The Dragunov is perhaps the most recognizable sniper / dmr out there. Nowadays, Russias elite security services and military snipers prefer Western sniper rifles while the Russian arms industry catches up. At the time there were descriptions of it, but even photos were unavailable. Availability of a gas regulator changes recoil speeds of moving parts and provides the rifle with exceptional reliability. Because the Dragunov fires the powerful 7.62x54R cartridge, the rotating bolt has three sturdy locking lugs. The barrel is chrome-lined, as 7.62x54R ammo has been corrosive throughout much of the weapons service. Quantities of these rifles are extremely limited. There is something about the Dragunov. The Dragunov originally served as a sniper rifle with conventional forces. and not exporting them, that would explain why so few made it into the country, however this is only speculation. We purchased the rifle back from him and are again able to offer this Evike A&K SVD Dragunov Realistic Cycling Action Airsoft Sniper Rifle (Color: Stealth Black) 8 $16099 $15 delivery Feb 3 - 8 Evike A&K SVD Dragunov Airsoft AEG Sniper Rifle w/ Metal Gearbox $27369 FREE delivery Mon, Feb 6 More Buying Choices $258.69 (2 new offers) +1 colors/patterns Documented Historic Ishevsk Arsenal Cold War Production SVD Dragunov Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with Scope, Vietnam Capture Papers and Related ItemsIntroduced 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 . A communist sniper issued a Dragunov rifle in the Afghan war stated that he felt confident hitting people out to 800 yds with one shot,