On the gunrunner auction site item #1028856271 is a russian finnish captured [SA] russian svt-40 carbine with an 18" barrel. This one appears to be the real thing. Its at $570 right now.
A few years back there was a whistle blower in canada about his buddy who was a gunsmith cutting down the long barreled svt-40's into shorter barreled carbines. These were such a good match that you can't tell the difference between the two. Just some food for thought......
