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Finland's First Domestic Handgun: the Ahlberg

Finland's First Domestic Handgun: the Ahlberg

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Published on June 14, 2021
Duration: 7:15

This video delves into Finland's first domestic handgun, the Ahlberg pistol. Following Finland's independence, there was a significant demand for small arms, particularly handguns. Hugo Ahlberg, a machinist, saw an opportunity by producing a modified copy of the FN Model 1910 pistol in .32 ACP for the Finnish Army. The video details the contract for 1,000 pistols, the production challenges including quality control issues and delays, and how the contract was ultimately fulfilled, albeit without further orders. It also touches on the subsequent adoption of surplus Ruby and Luger pistols by the Finnish Army and the Ahlberg's eventual sale as surplus into the 1960s.

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