*◊ SCARCE 1 OF 50 FINNISH VKT LAHTI MODEL L-35 TYPE II SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH PROTOTYPE SHOULDER STOCK/HOLSTER.

SN 4966. Cal. 9 mm. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, dovetailed front sight and fixed rear sight on the slide. Mounted with checkered brown composition grips with VKT monogram at the top on each side. Accompanied by one orig bright body magazine. Top of slide is marked with the VKT monogram and “L35”, applied with pantograph. Slide and frame are visibly matching numbered. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Accompanied by an orig prototype wood stock/holster similar to that of the Broomhandle Mauser with an attached metal spare magazine pocket on the front edge and belt clip on the back. Attaching lug has a tiny “2” in a diamond proof mark. Stock is constructed of two pieces of wood milled to fit the pistol and glued together with a hinged wooden lid similar to the Broomhandle stock and has a checkered push-button lid release, accompanied by leather hanger. According to consignor’s notes this pistol is one of only 50 ever manufactured with stock. PROVENANCE: Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely fine, matching as noted. Overall retains 96-97% crisp orig blue with only light holster wear around the muzzle and sight boss. Grips are crisp. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. Stock/holster is equally new with a couple of small dings. 4-52093 JR221 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 1257

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1257	$10,350.00	◊ SCARCE 1 OF 50 FINNISH VKT LAHTI MODEL L-35 TYPE II SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH PROTOTYPE SHOULDER STOCK/HOLSTER. SN 4966. Cal. 9 mm. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, dovetailed front sight and fixed rear sight on the slide. Mounted with checkered brown composition grips with VKT monogram at the top on each side. Accompanied by one orig bright body magazine. Top of slide is marked with the VKT monogram and “L35”, applied with pantograph. Slide and frame are visibly matching numbered. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. Accompanied by an orig prototype wood stock/holster similar to that of the Broomhandle Mauser with an attached metal spare magazine pocket on the front edge and belt clip on the back. Attaching lug has a tiny “2” in a diamond proof mark. Stock is constructed of two pieces of wood milled to fit the pistol and glued together with a hinged wooden lid similar to the Broomhandle stock and has a checkered push-button lid release, accompanied by leather hanger. According to consignor’s notes this pistol is one of only 50 ever manufactured with stock. PROVENANCE: Henk Visser Collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extremely fine, matching as noted. Overall retains 96-97% crisp orig blue with only light holster wear around the muzzle and sight boss. Grips are crisp. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore. Stock/holster is equally new with a couple of small dings. 4-52093 JR221 (9,000-15,000) – Lot 1257 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ SCARCE 1 OF 50 FINNISH VKT LAHTI MODEL L-35 TYPE II SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH PROTOTYPE SHOULDER STOCK/HOLSTER.