World Guns

LAHTI L-35 Country Of Origin: Finland Length: 245 mm Designation: Pistol Barrel: 107 mm Cartridge: 9 mm Parabellum Weight: 1220 g Production Date: 1939-1985 Rifling: 6 grooves, rh     Capacity: 8 rounds   The L-35 was designed by Aimo Lahti the designer of the famous submachine gun SUOMI M-31. It was designed in 1935 and it became the official pistol for the Finnish armed forces.L-35 was originally planned in both 7,65mm and 9mm calibre, but the former remained a prototype. The Lahti pistol gave a good service in the Winter War, when it was found to be reliable even in very low temperatures. At first look, the Lahti pistol does resemble to the Luger, even if the mechanism is quite different. The L-35 fires from a closed breech, the bolt being unlocked after a brief rearward travel and going on to complete the usual cycle. The mechanism incorporates a bolt accelerator, a curved arm which is designed to increase the rearward velocity of the bolt. The L-35 was also used by the Swedish army, where it was called the M-40, and it was manufactured by Husqvarna in Sweden.The Finnish manufacturer was Valtion Kivääritehdas VKT (State Rifle Factory).