The SVT-38 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. See Danbooru post #4799665 for details.
