Lahti-Da? - Page 2

sheepherder · 09-09-2015, 12:32 AM

Flattery will get you anywhere!

Zorba · 09-09-2015, 05:12 AM

Thank you Sir!

sheepherder · 09-09-2015, 09:37 AM

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Thank you Sir!

Don't call me 'Sir'!!!

I *work* for a living!!!

Call me 'Sergeant'!!!

mrerick · 10-21-2016, 04:28 PM

Zorba, I bought my Lahti from Bob Simpson a couple of years ago. He had a number of complete rigs for sale at that time. You might check with him and see what he still has in stock.

IIRC, my Lahti (which was an equivalent to brand new "H" prefix commercial made by Husqvarna) cost considerably less than what you've quoted. It's more rare than a military gun.

Zorba · 10-21-2016, 05:41 PM

Its an L-35 and its at Simpson's.

Still on the fence, but L-35s are expensive everywhere I've seen. If somebody wants to sell me one for 3 figures, I'm all ears; but they ain't cheep anywhere I've looked.

sheepherder · 10-21-2016, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zorba

Its an L-35...L-35s are expensive everywhere I've seen.

It's rare you see one anywhere. The Swedish Husqvarna M-40's are much more common. And considerably cheaper.

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Originally Posted by Zorba

Its an L-35 and its at Simpson's.

With the loaded chamber indicator? Su-weet!

Rig, includes a commercial production military pattern leather holster in very good condition, with an extra original magazine, cleaning rod and tool.

Not an unreasonable price for a Valmet w/LCI, 2 mags, tool, & holster...IMO...

Simpson's does consider offers...

Zorba · 10-21-2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Not an unreasonable price for a Valmet w/LCI, 2 mags, tool, & holster...IMO...

Simpson's does consider offers...

It certainly seems to be market correct - I've always noticed that price estimates on fora like this one tend to be on the low side!

Unfortunately, reality intrudes.

sheepherder · 10-22-2016, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Zorba

Unfortunately, reality intrudes.

You must strike now! Once Hillary takes office, she'll put a stop to all sales. It'll take a while for her to get some kind of gun-surrender program infrastructure up and functional, and by then you'll have had some fun with the L-35.

I'm hoping we'll be able to just surrender the serialized frames and sell the 'parts kits' left over.

mrerick · 10-31-2016, 06:35 PM

Congrats Zorba!

Now you can "Lahti" the way forward!!!!

Zorba · 10-31-2016, 06:43 PM

Yea, looking' forward to it. It apparently has been a safe queen for the last 30 years...

Zorba · 11-08-2016, 11:28 PM

First look. Better pix when I have in possession...

sheepherder · 11-08-2016, 11:38 PM

Very cool! Does it have the loaded chamber indicator? It's hard to tell from the pics...I can't see a stock lug either...

Zorba · 11-09-2016, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Very cool! Does it have the loaded chamber indicator? It's hard to tell from the pics...I can't see a stock lug either...

It does indeed have the LCI, but I'm pretty sure no stock lug as I didn't look for one so didn't notice. Its in very good shape, bore looks brand new!

mrerick · 11-09-2016, 12:15 AM

Wow, it looks like new... Congratulations! Marc

John Sabato · 11-09-2016, 10:56 AM

BASED ON THE ELECTION RESULTS, May I recommend that you plan your move OUT of Kalifornia in a hurry. EVEN MORE gun controls passed by the election!

Zorba · 11-09-2016, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

BASED ON THE ELECTION RESULTS, May I recommend that you plan your move OUT of Kalifornia in a hurry. EVEN MORE gun controls passed by the election!

The countdown continues as it has for some time. 3 months, 3 weeks until the house goes up for sale!

Zorba · 11-22-2016, 12:48 AM

Here it is at long last - a couple of quick snaps. Bottom picture, original Finnish mag on the left that came with the piece, A separately ordered Swedish mag in the right that actually arrived the same day! This thing is a beast - a moose of a handgun! If you run outta ammo, throw the pistol at the enemy, you're bound to take out 2 or 3 of them!

Zorba · 11-22-2016, 01:19 AM

Oh, no stock lug. Did I mention this one was an Israeli contract gun?

sheepherder · 01-02-2017, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zorba

Oh, no stock lug. Did I mention this one was an Israeli contract gun?

Interesting - How do you identify it as an Israeli contract L-35? And does it have the accelerator?

There are a couple new Lahti's being discussed on Still's forum...

Zorba · 01-02-2017, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Interesting - How do you identify it as an Israeli contract L-35? And does it have the accelerator?

There are a couple new Lahti's being discussed on Still's forum...

From the serial number and the two little spots where the Israelis removed their markings when they surplussed them out. It does have the accelerator - I've heard a couple of different stories, but I *THINK* all the Finnish guns did.

I'll head over to Still's and see what I can learn...

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	Very cool! Does it have the loaded chamber indicator? It's hard to tell from the pics...I can't see a stock lug either... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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09-09-2015, 05:12 AM	#2
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Thank you Sir!

10-21-2016, 05:41 PM	#5
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Its an L-35 and its at Simpson's. Still on the fence, but L-35s are expensive everywhere I've seen. If somebody wants to sell me one for 3 figures, I'm all ears; but they ain't cheep anywhere I've looked.

10-31-2016, 06:43 PM	#10
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Yea, looking' forward to it. It apparently has been a safe queen for the last 30 years...

11-22-2016, 01:19 AM	#18
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Oh, no stock lug. Did I mention this one was an Israeli contract gun?