1252 HUSQVARNA DANISH CONTRACT LAHTI M/40

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This item SOLD at 2024 Jul 22 @ 12:42UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 800.00 USD
SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 9x19mm. S# D5854. Bbl. 4 3/4". Lahti M/40 semi-automatic pistol, mfg. at the Husqvarna arsenal in Sweden, under contract for Denmark. Left side of the bbl. extension is marked "HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS A.B" above the S# "D5854", with the "D" suffix indicating export to Denmark. Left side of the frame is marked with the S#, with two INTERARMS import marks marked on the right. Rear of the frame is marked with a Crown/HV Danish Haerens Vapenarsenal proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish, with the frame being mounted with 2-piece inverse checkered black plastic grips. Fixed blade front sight and U-notch rear sight. MAGS: 3 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather holster containing 1 loading/disassembly tool, 1 cleaning rod, as well as 2 spare mags. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their arsenal blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear and thinning (predominately on the bbl. and grip straps) that show through to brown patina, scattered superficial marks from handling and storage, as well as some scattered spots of light pitting and surface oxidation overall. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent mild pitting while retaining good rifling throughout. Grips are good, exhibiting some scattered superficial marks overall. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting some light age-related cracking and crazing, with scattered marks from handling and storage present overall. (24-1506/MLW). CURIO. $500-800.