Lahti-Da?

sheepherder · 08-30-2015, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by zormpas

Starting the thought process towards acquiring a Lahti. Any thoughts...

Yes, a thought. IMHO, the tapered barrel [trumpet shape] is much 'prettier' than the hex barrel. From the gotavapen site it appears that the hex is the older/original style and the tapered/trumpet style is the newer/arsenal refurbished barrel. I would look for the newer style, particularly the arsenal refurbished Lahtis. The finish is quite well done, although it is [lightly] buffed.

I do like the front sight band on the hex barrels.

I don't like the square-ish thick trigger guards of the hex style Lahtis.

Boy, what a snob I am.

Zorba · 08-30-2015, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Boy, what a snob I am.

That's OK - your redeeming quality is that you like Nambus, ya can't be all bad!

sheepherder · 09-08-2015, 11:32 PM

Flattery will get you anywhere!

Zorba · 09-09-2015, 04:12 AM

Thank you Sir!

sheepherder · 09-09-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by zormpas

Thank you Sir!

Don't call me 'Sir'!!!

I *work* for a living!!!

Call me 'Sergeant'!!!

Zorba · 09-10-2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Don't call me 'Sir'!!!

I *work* for a living!!!

Call me 'Sergeant'!!!

Yes Sergeant!

sheepherder · 09-23-2015, 10:49 AM

I'll include this in my other thread, but FYI (if you've bought one)...

When my Lahti M-40 bolt was disassembled for refinishing it was found that the firing pin spring [14] was broken into two pieces.

It still functioned (I shot it dozens of times) but it is still something that I think should be removed & examined.

The firing pin and spring are both held in place by a pin [13] which needs to be driven out to clean & inspect the firing pin/spring.

Pic attached.

09-23-2015, 10:49 AM	#7
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,414 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	I'll include this in my other thread, but FYI (if you've bought one)... When my Lahti M-40 bolt was disassembled for refinishing it was found that the firing pin spring [14] was broken into two pieces. It still functioned (I shot it dozens of times) but it is still something that I think should be removed & examined. The firing pin and spring are both held in place by a pin [13] which needs to be driven out to clean & inspect the firing pin/spring. Pic attached. Attached Images __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter... Last edited by sheepherder; 09-23-2015 at 11:49 AM.

09-09-2015, 04:12 AM	#4
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Thank you Sir!