Finnish Tikka Luger?

FoghornLeghorn · June 12, 2019, 12:59 PM

There's one for sale locally but I've never heard of this variety.

What is it?

He's asking $1,000.

Jim Watson · June 12, 2019, 01:11 PM

Finland bought .30 Lugers from DWM around 1923.
When they went to 9mm in Lahtis, Brownings, and Suomis, they tooled up at Tikka and Sako for 9mm replacement Luger barrels.

So the gun was made by DWM, only the 9mm barrel was made by Tikka.

FoghornLeghorn · June 12, 2019, 04:25 PM

Thanks. I'll pass on this one.

June 12, 2019, 12:59 PM	#1
FoghornLeghorn Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2011 Posts: 961	Finnish Tikka Luger? There's one for sale locally but I've never heard of this variety. What is it? He's asking $1,000.

June 12, 2019, 01:11 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	Finland bought .30 Lugers from DWM around 1923. When they went to 9mm in Lahtis, Brownings, and Suomis, they tooled up at Tikka and Sako for 9mm replacement Luger barrels. So the gun was made by DWM, only the 9mm barrel was made by Tikka.

June 12, 2019, 04:25 PM	#3
FoghornLeghorn Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2011 Posts: 961	Thanks. I'll pass on this one.