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Swedish Lahti Model 40, WWII 9mm Luger Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,100.00 USD
Swedish Lahti Model 40, WWII 9mm Luger Pistol
Included in this lot is a superb condition World War II Swedish Lahti Model 40, 9mm Luger caliber semi-auto pistol. The Lahti is a semi-auto pistol with 5 ½” barrel and 8-shot magazine. Designed by Aimo Johannes Lahti, these excellent quality, ruggedly reliable pistols were produced by the famed Husqvarna Company and adopted as the standard Swedish sidearm in 1942. Approximately 84,000 were manufactured before production ceased at the end of the war in 1946. Combining the excellent ergonomics of the Luger with the mechanical advantage of not having the Luger’s temperamental toggle bolt design, made the Lahti one of the world’s most attractive and functional handguns ever manufactured. So good was this design, one can see close similarities in Ruger’s popular .22LR auto pistols that have been in constant production since 1949. This example Lahti Model 40 has the matching serial number D 13279 on the sides of the frame and barrel assembly. It is also marked HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS A B.” On the rear of the barrel assembly below the bolt is the correct Crown over H V proof mark. Just ahead of the ejection port is “SWEDEN.” Making this pistol particularly desirable is the attribute that there is no importation stamp indicating that this example was not a surplus buy-out by an American arms distributor for resale in the United States. A near factory new condition example, this Lahti Model 40 retains nearly 100% of its factory blue finish along with perfect, correct and original black checkered grips. This pistol is mechanically perfect with bright, minty sharp bore. It is complete with the original magazine and is simply one of the best examples extant. It would be nearly impossible to improve upon this outstanding World War II pistol. Seldom seen without importation stampings and almost never encountered in this new, unissued condition. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.