Finnish Loading Tool

Luke · 04-07-2003, 11:39 AM

Bought a "Finnish Loading Tool" on eBay for $15.50. Dealer was from Sweden.

The attached picture at:

http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/...oadingTool.jpg

shows the tool in a detailed closeup.

The tool appears to be COMPLETELY NEW with no signs of wear or use. First thought is that this is probably not authentic; but, as a friend pointed out, it seems unlikely that anyone would bother counterfeiting such a low cost item.

Has anyone else seen one of these? Do you have a known authentic tool for comparison. Would appreciate comments.

Thanks,
Luke web page

Karl · 04-07-2003, 04:51 PM

Luke,

I bought one of these from Numrich Arms awhile back for $10. or $12., I see that they are now $15.40. See the Numrich website Luger parts list: "takedown tool, original" KFS

Luke · 04-08-2003, 06:20 AM

Karl -

Did the one from Numrich have the Square/SA marking as this one does?

Thanks,
Luke

Lugerdoc · 04-09-2003, 10:28 AM

I've also seen the SA marked loading tools. Probably of post WW2 Finnish manufacture, but different shape than the original German made ones. Tom H.

Luke · 04-09-2003, 11:24 AM

Thanks, Tom.

This one also does NOT have the channel cut out of the back like the German manufactured versions.

Luke

Karl · 04-12-2003, 10:42 AM

Luke,

The one I bought from Numrich is marked SA, I think it's inside a square but I can't remember. I've been recalled to active duty and can't check. However, I'm "supposed to" get liberty next weekend and hope to get home. KFS

Luke · 04-12-2003, 11:20 AM

Thanks, Karl. Appreciate your help.

Also, when you have a chance to check:
Does the back side have a channel machined out for the raised ridge on the magazine? Mine does not.

Thanks,
Luke

crgkstnr · 04-13-2003, 09:03 PM

My two Finn loading tools are flat on the back, not machined like the German ones to fit the mag better. They both have the SA stamp surrounded by a stamped border like that shown in the first post.
Craig

pisto · 04-20-2003, 06:55 AM

All Finnish loading tools I have seen do not have a cannel on the back side. They are normally marked with SA, some of them have a "5" under that, which is probably a Unit marking?

Regards

Karl · 04-20-2003, 10:00 AM

Luke,

Here is a picture of the tool I bought from Numrich. It is also not machined on the back. KFS

Luke · 04-20-2003, 04:57 PM

All -

Thanks for the comments and pictures. Very helpful.

Luke

04-07-2003, 11:39 AM	#1
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Finnish Loading Tool Bought a "Finnish Loading Tool" on eBay for $15.50. Dealer was from Sweden. The attached picture at: http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/...oadingTool.jpg shows the tool in a detailed closeup. The tool appears to be COMPLETELY NEW with no signs of wear or use. First thought is that this is probably not authentic; but, as a friend pointed out, it seems unlikely that anyone would bother counterfeiting such a low cost item. Has anyone else seen one of these? Do you have a known authentic tool for comparison. Would appreciate comments. Thanks, Luke web page __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

04-08-2003, 06:20 AM	#3
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Karl - Did the one from Numrich have the Square/SA marking as this one does? Thanks, Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

04-09-2003, 10:28 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	I've also seen the SA marked loading tools. Probably of post WW2 Finnish manufacture, but different shape than the original German made ones. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

04-09-2003, 11:24 AM	#5
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks, Tom. This one also does NOT have the channel cut out of the back like the German manufactured versions. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

04-12-2003, 11:20 AM	#7
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks, Karl. Appreciate your help. Also, when you have a chance to check: Does the back side have a channel machined out for the raised ridge on the magazine? Mine does not. Thanks, Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

04-07-2003, 04:51 PM	#2
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 520 Thanks: 0 Thanked 266 Times in 116 Posts	Luke, I bought one of these from Numrich Arms awhile back for $10. or $12., I see that they are now $15.40. See the Numrich website Luger parts list: "takedown tool, original" KFS

04-12-2003, 10:42 AM	#6
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 520 Thanks: 0 Thanked 266 Times in 116 Posts	Luke, The one I bought from Numrich is marked SA, I think it's inside a square but I can't remember. I've been recalled to active duty and can't check. However, I'm "supposed to" get liberty next weekend and hope to get home. KFS

04-13-2003, 09:03 PM	#8
crgkstnr User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My two Finn loading tools are flat on the back, not machined like the German ones to fit the mag better. They both have the SA stamp surrounded by a stamped border like that shown in the first post. Craig

04-20-2003, 06:55 AM	#9
pisto User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 228 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All Finnish loading tools I have seen do not have a cannel on the back side. They are normally marked with SA, some of them have a "5" under that, which is probably a Unit marking? Regards

04-20-2003, 10:00 AM	#10
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 520 Thanks: 0 Thanked 266 Times in 116 Posts	Luke, Here is a picture of the tool I bought from Numrich. It is also not machined on the back. KFS

04-20-2003, 04:57 PM	#11
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	All - Thanks for the comments and pictures. Very helpful. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther