Lahti?think I need one

[John Browning]

I picked up a Lahti the other day and the thing was butter smooth. Now of course I want one.

Found one locally that is a worn Danish contract with holster, mags, etc. Bore is good, wear is just holster carry. $1150 OTD.

Is this a deal too good to pass up? I will likely shoot it a good bit so I don?t care about condition.

[BrokerB]

only ones I know about are 20 mm cannons...so hell yes

[Woodymyster]

The Swede made, Danish contract m40's used to be the cheapest way into the Lahti pistols. They are great, but im surprised how much they are now. $1150 seems to be about what they are going for. Not a deal, but not overpriced. Look for stress cracks at the thin rail areas and the slide. Also, be prepared for everyone to ask about your "Luger".

[highpower]

Lahti's are cool and unusual. If actually means anything, I paid $795 for mine four years ago.

[Rogerbutthead]

I have a Swedish and a Finnish example. My two seem so heavy to me compared to other 9mms. Also, I second the warning about cracked frames. I don't recall other 9mms that crack under use.

Still marvel at my preference in 9mm, the Browning Hi Power, that guy was a genius.

[metalcruncher]

I?d buy it at that price. Like Rogerbutthead, I have a Swedish and Finnish example. I paid $3000 for the Finnish VKT L-35. I prefer to shoot the Swedish Husqvarna M40.

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[Nihonto Chicken]

I'll third this.

I had two Lahtis pass through my hands many years ago. Both had frame cracks.

[shootthehorses]

I have one I will sell. Excellent shape, includes mags, holster and loader.