Should I buy this 1941 byf

Frank · 07-24-2009, 07:49 PM

Hi Dave, 41 byf, serial number 1145y, was completed about September 1941. The magazine was produced 1n 1936 for an S/42 (2904n as a spare, indicated by the plus sign). That pistol was completed in about September 1936.

Any fxo magazine with a black plastic bottom or an unmarked aluminum would be proper for the byf.

The pistol looks good to me, but check the internal parts for a match to the serial number.

If the pistol is all matching, the value would be between $1300 and $2000, depending on the amount of original finish remaining.

Good Luck

dmilleri · 07-26-2009, 12:14 PM

Frank....Thank you very much for your info. I offered $1500 and the owner took it. If I find the correct Mag, I assume it would be worth about $2000? I don't plan on selling....I believe I will collect more P08s.

By the way, the grips have E655 proofs and faint partial numbers which match this gun....is there some material that can be rubbed on the wood to bring out the number?

Again, Thank you to all the Forum members for all the replies and the info.

Dave

Edward Tinker · 08-06-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dmilleri

... If I find the correct Mag, I assume it would be worth about $2000? I don't plan on selling....I believe I will collect more P08s.
...
Dave

no, it doesn't work that way for a non serial numbered magazine for a gun, perhaps a extra hundred or so, but not $500.....

A serial numbered magazine matching and is real would increase the amount by $400-$500 but not just a bakelite one.

Be advised that a nice bakelite is worth $150-$250 depending on condition, so your value would be increased by what you paid. although you could sell the "wrong" type for $75-$125, depending on condition etc.

dmilleri · 08-07-2009, 12:43 AM

Thank you all for your postings and info. This is a great forum with very helpful members!

Dave

07-26-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
dmilleri User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Livonia, Mi Posts: 18 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	byf 41 Frank....Thank you very much for your info. I offered $1500 and the owner took it. If I find the correct Mag, I assume it would be worth about $2000? I don't plan on selling....I believe I will collect more P08s. By the way, the grips have E655 proofs and faint partial numbers which match this gun....is there some material that can be rubbed on the wood to bring out the number? Again, Thank you to all the Forum members for all the replies and the info. Dave

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07-24-2009, 07:49 PM	#1
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Dave, 41 byf, serial number 1145y, was completed about September 1941. The magazine was produced 1n 1936 for an S/42 (2904n as a spare, indicated by the plus sign). That pistol was completed in about September 1936. Any fxo magazine with a black plastic bottom or an unmarked aluminum would be proper for the byf. The pistol looks good to me, but check the internal parts for a match to the serial number. If the pistol is all matching, the value would be between $1300 and $2000, depending on the amount of original finish remaining. Good Luck

08-07-2009, 12:43 AM	#4
dmilleri User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Livonia, Mi Posts: 18 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you all for your postings and info. This is a great forum with very helpful members! Dave