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Just released, a new downloadable Ebook on the Swedish Lahti pistol.

Its title : The Lahti pistol explained

You will find the downloading page here: http://www.hlebooks.com/ebook/lahtload.htm

Many other ebooks on various firearms are now available here : http://users.skynet.be/HL-Editions/ebook/liste01.htm

Content of the ebook :

The pistol of Aimo Lahti

- The career of Aimo Johannes Lahti
- VKT Lahti pistols (four types)
- Swedish Lahti pistol under licence
- Four types of receiver can be encountered
- Other modifications
- Cracked receivers

Field stripping of the Lahti pistol

- Partly like the Luger
- A particular drawback of this design

Advanced dismounting of the bolt
- The extractor
- The firing pin

Advanced dismounting of the receiver

- The barrel nut
- The front sight
- The ejector
- The accelerator
- Parts Legend (receiver assembly)

Advanced dismounting of the frame (I)

- Dismounting of the recoil spring
- The Finnish Lahti recoil spring
- Dismounting of the takedown lever
- Dismounting of the safety lever and grip plates

Advanced dismounting of the frame (II)

- Dismounting of the magazine catch
- Dismounting of the trigger assembly

Advanced dismounting of the frame (III)

- Dismounting of the hammer and sear
- Dismounting of the hold-open catch
- Parts Legend (frame assembly)

Breech locking of the Lahti pistol

- The principle of the Lahti operating system
- Animated sequence
- Comparison with the Bergmann-Bayard Model 1903
- Animated sequence

Firing cycle of the Lahti pistol

- Chambering of a fresh cartridge
- Aimo Lahti has opted for an internal hammer
- Trigger and firing system
- Animated sequence
- The hold-open catch

Recoil accelerator, disconnector and safety
- How the recoil accelerator functions
- A system used in the Browning machine gun Model 1917
- The disconnecting process
- The Lahti’s safety

Lahti’s markings

- Serial number (prefix letter A, F, H or D)
- Producer markings
- Unit markings
- Acceptance markings
- Government inspectors

Lahti’s accessories

- The magazine
- Holsters and accessories
- The detachable stocks
- The lanyard
- The double bin oiler

Other related sites to visit :

http://www.hlebooks.com
http://www.servicepistol.com
http://www.lugerpistol.com