The Lahti L-39 is a Finnish 20 mm anti-tank rifle used during the Second World War. It had excellent accuracy, penetration and range, but its size made transportation difficult.

Jun 16, 2020 · The Lahti L-39 is a Finnish 20mm anti-tank rifle used during World War II. Nicknamed “Norsupyssy,” Finnish for “elephant gun,” it had excellent accuracy, penetration, and range for its ...

Apr 20, 2024 · FINNISH LAHTI MODEL 39, 20MM ANTI-TANK RIFLE WITH AMMO & TRANSIT CHEST. 03-1682 Cal. 20mm S# 1731. Bbl. 55″. Originally derived from the earlier Lahti aircraft cannon of 1937 & modified as a ground weapon. Aside from the sheer size, one of the most recognizable features is the ski-equipped bipod.

Aimo Lahti’s very efficient design for 20mm semiautomatic fire in a relatively light weapon was violated by the inevitable stress and pounding of full-auto, resulting in receiver cracks and maybe even instances of catastrophic failure.

May 9, 2022 · The Lahti L-39 was developed by Aimo Lahti, a Finnish weapons designer and the brains behind the country’s 20 mm rifle and 13.2 mm machine gun. The semi-automatic, gas-powered weapon hit the battlefield in 1939, and over the …

May 21, 2013 · 20mm Lahti ammo compared to 20mm Vulcan and .50 caliber BMG in front. All are from Anzio Ironworks. Aimo Lahti, the Thomas Edison of Finnish gun engineers, designed a 109-pound semi-automatic...

Sep 12, 2016 · https://youtu.be/Y9qHv_XEAZg The Lahti L39 was the Finnish answer to the need for an anti-tank rifle, developed just before the Winter War. The rifle was created by noted Finnish designed Aimo Lahti, who had pressed for it to use a 13.2mm cartridge.

Oct 31, 2023 · While it was largely obsolete against Soviet tanks, the Lahti L-39 — which earned the nickname “Norsupyssy” (“Elephant Gun”) was put to good use as a sniper and marksman rifle. Its 20mm explosive projectile was well suited against bunkers and vehicles in supply convoys, and even low-flying aircraft.

Aug 19, 2019 · The Lahti L-39 is a wonderfully interesting 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle (ATR). Developed by the famous Finnish designer Aimo Lahti in 1939, this over-sized rifle soon earned the nickname the “Elephant Gun”. Developed as a tank buster, it first saw combat during the Winter War of 1940.

May 1, 2003 · Aimo Johannes Lahti’s remarkable semiautomatic shoulder cannon made it into the first phase of tiny Finland’s “Winter War” against Soviet invaders in 1939-40, but just barely. According to Finnish arms historians, only two prototype guns, in 20x113mm Lahti caliber, were available to be pressed into action.