20mm Lahti L39 Antitank Rifle (Shooting & History)
This guide details the operation of the Lahti L39 Antitank Rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers manual bolt cycling using the integrated crank handle and magazine insertion. Crucially, it emphasizes a critical safety warning regarding hand placement near the action due to violent recoil and muzzle blast. The Lahti L39 is a semi-automatic rifle that locks open after each shot, requiring manual manipulation to chamber the next round.








