1384 SCARCE FINNISH VKT SERIES III LAHTI L-35

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 08 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 1,500.00 USD
Estimated at 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
L-35 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH REPRODUCTION STOCK HOLSTER. Cal. 9mm Luger. S# 4941. Bbl. 4 3/4". 1 of approx. 2,000 Series III Lahti L-35 semi-automatic pistols mfg. by VKT and subsequently delivered to the Finnish military in spring of 1944. The top of the bbl. extension features a loaded chamber indicator, and is marked with the VKT arsenal logo above "L-35" and a boxed Finnish "SA" military property mark. Left side of the frame is marked with an encircled "M" proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece "VKT" logo inverse checkered brown plastic grips. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, bbl. extension, as well as the bolt. MAGS: 2 8-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: generic black plastic hard case, containing a reproduction experimental stock holder, and 1 spare mag. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original arsenal blue finish overall, exhibiting scattered areas of mild wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as scattered superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Grip straps retain fair amounts of their original blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning through to gray patina, with some light surface oxidation present on the left side of the frame below the grip panel. Bore is bright, exhibiting areas of mild to moderate pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, exhibiting a few superficial handling marks, with the left panel exhibiting a small impression. Reproduction stock is excellent overall. (24-6905/MLW). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.