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The Firearm Collection of Alejandro de Quesada, Jr.

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 10:00AM EDT
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Selections from the modern firearm collection of Alejandro de Quesada, Jr. Alejandro “Alex” de Quesada, Jr. (1965-2024) was a renowned author, historian, and consummate collector who built one of the militaria field’s most comprehensive private collections through decades of research and acquisition.
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Lot 1121

[WORLD WAR II] 1941 Dated Tula SVT-40 Rifle

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Starting Bid
$1,000

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7.62x54mmR. 24.6" barrel length. SN: AM5346. Dip blued arsenal refinish with plum toned bolt and refinished Birchwood semi-pistol grip stock with rail cut receiver and two port muzzle brake. Short stroke piston driven tilting bolt semi-automatic rifle fed by semi-detachable magazines charged with stripper clips. Rifle mounts standard adjustable rear tangent and post and globe front sights. Receiver bridge shows the Tula {Star} logo above a production date of 1941 overlapped by a repair depot mark. Triggerguard and bolt carrier serial numbers are force matched. The original magazine serial number corresponding to AN1919.1 has been struck out with the number NV526 added by electropen. Serial numbers are force matching on the receiver, triggerguard, stock, bolt carrier, bolt, gas piston, and gas cylinder. CDI importer mark and importer assigned serial number engraved on right receiver. Comes with cleaning rod and post-war Soviet dog collar sling. {C&R}

Very Good as Arsenal Refinished. Bore is dirty with some residues that may clean to Bright or better with crisp rifling throughout. Metal refinish shows some internal cycling wear and light edgewear. Some light pitting to the original metal below refinish on the edges of the receiver and gas cylinder. Stock has been sanded, refinished, and repaired. Wood splices to lower tang, right magazine well, and left of the barrel shank. Action functions when cycled by hand.

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