^Lot 1197 RARE FINNISH L39/44 LAHTI ANTI AIRCRAFT RIFLE.

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Cal. 20mm. S# 2385. Bbl. 51" with muzzle brake. Blade front sight. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1400m. Bbl is mismatched but balance of other visible numbers are matching to receiver. Massive Finnish 20mm Lahti semi auto anti-aircraft rifle. These guns were used by the Finns during the Continuation War of 1941-1944. Left side of receiver bears Finnish army "SA" stamp & "VKT" state factory marking. Blued finish. Hardwood bbl. shroud & furniture. MAGS: 5-10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: muzzle brake cover, two dual mag carriers, tree mount made for AA Use with T&E unit, cleaning kit & armorers kit. CONDITION: furniture shows the expected scattered dings, handling marks & scratches. Metal retains 70% original blue with scattered silvering heavier at rear, edge wear, handling marks, oxidation & fading to gray. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-2252/MJC). CURIO, CLASS III. $25,000-35,000.