Make: Husqvarna, imported by Navy Arms

Model: Lahti Pistol Model M40 – Designated M/40S in Denmark

Serial Number: D14184

Year of Manufacture: 1945

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine

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 no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original. The frame and barrel assembly are serial-matching. The import mark is struck through the finish.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion, but there is a little stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at most edges. There are a few scattered minor marks. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine 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: This pistol comes with a black leather flap-holster, a total of three 8-round magazines, magazine load assist, cleaning rod, twin oil bottle, and lanyard.

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 Fine overall condition with 96% of its metal finish remaining, a nice bore and strong mechanics. It also comes with a holster, magazines, cleaning accessories and magazine load assist. For a gun which would have seen police carry and use, it really is in quite outstanding condition. This pistol should have high interest by WWII collectors and collectors of Swedish and/or Danish firearms. Please see our photos and good luck!