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Early 4th Variation Lahti L-35 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Early 4th Variation Lahti L-35 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Early Fourth Variation Lahti L-35 Semi-Automatic Pistol, #7866, 9mm, 4.7'' barrel, blue finish, brown checkered plastic grips with VKT logo, with rectangular Loaded Chamber indicator; later upper receiver marked ''VKT/L-35'' with yoke locking piece and protrusion and slide lightning cuts eliminated; with etched letter ''E'' to right side of trigger and takedown latch. Produced from 1945-1947 in serial range 6800-8000, with estimated production approx. 1200. All Lahti pistols were uniquely designed with a slide accelerator to aid in their operation in severe cold weather. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 98% Finnish military blue, with most of the losses appearing as very light wear to high edges. Grips are crisp. Front and backstrap show mild thinning. Action is tight, bore with light frosting in grooves. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (C&R)