The Finnish Lahti, of which this is a copy, invites comparison with the Luger because of its shape but the mechanism is totally different. Absolutely reliable under the most adverse conditions the Swedish Army decided to adopt the Lahti in 1940 but the Finns (now fighting Russia) could not produce enough for their own use, Husqvarna was granted a licence to manufacture.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of slider) HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS A B Serial no (grip sides) "H" logo| Accession Number: 224 | Period of Use: 1940s - 1970s |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: Second World War |
| Country of Origin: Sweden | Type Date: 1940 |
| Manufacturer: Husqvarna Vapenfabrik AB, Husqvarna | Serial Number: 35574 |
| Manufacture Date: unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 9mm Parabellum |
| Weight: 1100g | Length Overall: 272mm |
| Cyclic Rate: semi-auto | Length Barrel: 140mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 72321 |