DATA REQUEST for 42 byf Lugers

tyrupp · 02-14-2013, 05:05 PM

I have 3955 c no bore guage, black grips. can anybody tell me what month this was made

tyrupp · 02-14-2013, 05:39 PM

After looking back at post# 128 it appears that the c is an L in my prior post, list as 3955 L no bore gage

Frank · 02-14-2013, 06:29 PM

Ty, thanks for the data. It's pretty common to mix a "C" with a "L" in 1940 and 1942 Military Mausers, so don't feel bad.

Serial Number 3955L was completed in about August 1942 and was among the last submitted to the Army.

The Portuguese Contract started in the M-Block.

tyrupp · 02-14-2013, 07:25 PM

thanks Frank, What is last serial number that you have found for german made lugers ?

Frank · 02-15-2013, 07:35 AM

Ty, first, you're welcome. Next, you've asked several questions in your "question".

WWII Lugers were made by both Mauser and Krieghoff. Mauser Lugers were produced for mostly the Army, with some undoubtedly for the SS. Krieghoff Lugers went to the Luftwaffe.

As I mentioned, the last Mauser Lugers for the Army ended with the L-Block, approximately. That being true, my data shows the highest number to be 9958L.

Mauser also produced Lugers for Portugal (about 5000) and Bulgaria (about 6000). My data shows the highest Portuguese as 5228m and the highest Bulgarian as 3800n.

Hope this helps a little!

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02-14-2013, 05:39 PM	#2
tyrupp User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ellis,ks Posts: 9 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	After looking back at post# 128 it appears that the c is an L in my prior post, list as 3955 L no bore gage

02-14-2013, 06:29 PM	#3
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 166 Times in 87 Posts	Ty, thanks for the data. It's pretty common to mix a "C" with a "L" in 1940 and 1942 Military Mausers, so don't feel bad. Serial Number 3955L was completed in about August 1942 and was among the last submitted to the Army. The Portuguese Contract started in the M-Block.

02-14-2013, 07:25 PM	#4
tyrupp User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ellis,ks Posts: 9 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	thanks Frank, What is last serial number that you have found for german made lugers ?

02-15-2013, 07:35 AM	#5
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 166 Times in 87 Posts	Ty, first, you're welcome. Next, you've asked several questions in your "question". WWII Lugers were made by both Mauser and Krieghoff. Mauser Lugers were produced for mostly the Army, with some undoubtedly for the SS. Krieghoff Lugers went to the Luftwaffe. As I mentioned, the last Mauser Lugers for the Army ended with the L-Block, approximately. That being true, my data shows the highest number to be 9958L. Mauser also produced Lugers for Portugal (about 5000) and Bulgaria (about 6000). My data shows the highest Portuguese as 5228m and the highest Bulgarian as 3800n. Hope this helps a little!