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2169
$7,475.00

**FINNISH LAHTI 20MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC ANTI-TANK RIFLE (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE) (C&R).

SN 1768. Cal. 20mm. 50″ bbl. Typical “SA” marking on left side receiver with “VKT” manufacturers logo. Non-matching bbl is SN 1785, however, bolt, backplate, handgrip all match receiver SN. Orig shoulder pad un-numbered. Also included is an orig Finnish gunner’s tool box with springs, oiler, and other small parts. Also included are 5 orig mags two of which are in an orig green metal carrying can. Also included are 15 rnds of vintage orig ammunition. No muzzle break present. No skid/bipod assy present. It should be noted that great care should be taken when firing a Lahti to keep hands away from area forward of trigger, as this is where the empty cases impmact with great force when ejected. This is a National Firearms Act item and requires BATF approval for transfer. This item is fully transferable on an ATF form 3 or 4 as Curio & Relic eligible, as a destructive device. CONDITION: Overall appearance very good orig finish turning to a pleasing brown patina with more lustrous blue on bbl and lower assembly. Bolt is very fine, shiny and bright. Wooden cheek piece is fine with a couple chips and handling marks. Wooden shroud is fine with some dings and handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Bore is good with strong rifling turning dark. Gunner’s kit very fine, clean and attractive. Mags and carrier fine and serviceable. Julia’s makes no warrantee on ammunition. Ammunition is somewhat tarnished and with some corrosion, however, the powder moves within the 1941 dated cases. These Lahti 20mm guns are great fun to shoot and this one with its ammunition and tools would make a fine addition to any Destructive Device or WWII collection. 52520-2 JWK (6,500-10,000) C&R – Lot 2169


Auction: Firearms - October 2017
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