Posts Tagged ‘Sweden’

Pistol: Lahti m/40

Pistol Pistol m/40 “Lahti” Manufacturer Husqvarna , Carl Gustaf
Cartridge 9x19mm Overall Length 9.6″
Action Short Recoil Barrel Length 4.2″
Magazine 8 rounds vertical Weight 2.64 lbs

 

 

 

 

 

Sweden’s delay to recognize the oncoming war sent them scrambling to their neighbor Finland for a sidearm.  While they copied the best cold weather sidearm of the time, local production had a few issues to overcome.

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Tip: How to read Swedish Mauser Stock Disks

Did you ever wonder what that little disk in the stock of your Swedish Mauser meant? Or maybe the disk is missing and you wanted to know what that hole in the stock was all about. Suzie’s here to solve the mystery for you.

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