Danish Denmark Husqvarna Lahti M40 M/40S 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol 1945 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,051.00
LSB#: LSB251205MB027
Make: Husqvarna, import mark SA. CO.
Model: Lahti Pistol Model M40 – Designated M/40S in Denmark
Serial Number: D9491
Year of Manufacture: 1945
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol fed by Removable Magazine (no magazine included)
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a vertical rear face that is dovetailed into a banded base on the barrel. The rear sight is a flat topped “U” notch integral to the back of the barrel extension.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are black checkered plastic with a crowned Husqvarna logo on both sides. The grips have minor handling wear with a few small marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion and some scattered stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is light handling wear in the grip areas and some other more minor finish wear, most notable on the locking-block boss at the rear of the barrel extension. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The import mark on the front of the frame is struck through the finish. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None. Please note, no magazine is included.
Our Assessment: This is an interesting looking pistol with many Luger similarities, and is a direct descendant of the Bergmann-Bayard M1910 pistol. They were designed in Finland to work reliably in extreme cold weather and to be strong enough to handle the robust German submachine gun ammo that could be picked-up on the battlefield. Husqvarna began production in 1942 after acquiring a license from the Finns, and produced a total run of about 80,000 pistols. Unlike the Finnish guns, a lower grade of steel was used in the Swedish made pistols and they should not be used with hotter 9mm ammunition. About 13,000 pistols were sent to Denmark toward the end of the war for use by Danish exiles and the Danish police forces. 10,000 were ordered and received by the Danish Police forces in the S/N range D5001-D16000 during 1945. This pistol is one of the 10,000 received by the Danish police force. It is in Very Good overall condition with 90% of its original finish remaining. It shows wear which is consistent with a gun which would have seen police carry and use, retaining a strong bore and good mechanics. The grips are checkered black plastic and show minor handling wear. This pistol is correctly marked and in fantastic condition considering it was made in the latter days of WWII. This pistol should have high interest by WWII collectors and collectors of Swedish and/or Danish firearms. Please see our photos and good luck!
-Bud