Description:

This is the rarest of all Lahti L-35 pistols - the first rejected series, or series IA variation, the '+' symbols in front of the loaded indicator and under the barrel are factory rejection stamps. There were only a few dozen produced, and there is very little English-language literature on this variation. According to one source, with the exception of 5 pistols later purchased by the military during the Winter War, the rest were used as presentations and gifts. Standard configuration first variation military configuration Lahti with 4.75” barrel having drift adjustable front sight and fixed rear sight. “VKT” and “L-35” marked on top of slide that has the prominent rounded protrusion/bolt accelerator in front of rear sight. Full matching serial number on left side of slide, left side of frame and on top of bolt. Original brown mottled plastic grips each molded with the VKT logo and secured with a single screw. Correct magazine with an in-the-white body (no SA marking) and blued floorplate.

Synopsis:

Finnish Lahti L-35 Military Pistol, Commercial/Presentation Zero "0" Series, 048, I-1088

Condition:

Original salt blue estimated at 90% with wear in expected areas from moderate use. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. A HISTORIC INVESTMENT!