The Finnish LS-26/31 represents a rare drum-fed variant of the Lahti-Saloranta M/26 LMG, developed by VKT for export. While typically using 20-round box magazines, these experimental models featured a 75-round drum and were chambered in various calibers, including 8mm Mauser for a large Chinese order. Despite a significant Chinese contract, only a fraction were delivered, with remaining units seeing limited Finnish Army service during the Winter War, often converted back to box magazine use.
The Valmet M76 is Finland's stamped receiver variant of the AK platform, developed in the 1970s to simplify production. Initially offered in 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm, it featured various stock options and aperture sights with tritium night sights. Despite its export focus, the Finnish military found stamped receivers less durable and reverted to milled designs.
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