Phil, looks like you got a nice deal. If the pistol is all matching, you got a GREAT deal. Tom is correct, as usual, about the magazine. It will cost about $150 to $250 to get a proper magazine, depending on the condition.

Thanks yes took apart to clean on Friday and ALL parts are original and match. Gun was in a storage locker for more than 30 years before I bought so just some basic cleaning. I have a numbered magazine so may just keep it as a complete unit

I was reluctant to post info until I saw the dates on the most recent postings.
I just picked up a byf #3670a, 8,82.

Papaorca, thanks for the data. Is your Luger a 41 byf or 42 byf? The data range is in the 41 byf production.

Barrel Markings
 

The number "41" is over the chamber.

Thanks again, you have a 41 byf.

HI, 42 byf sn, 1400c, no ma=bore markings, Bill

Bill, thanks for the data. It's appreciated!! Although a little early for the lack of bore guage markings.

my first luger a 42 BYF
 

42 byf;...SN 2975 K

No bore gage

pappers, nice one :) show pictures on the military part or new collectors area? :)

Ed, thanks its a real nice luger. I believe it a veteran bring back came in US shoulder Holster with soft skin leather cover sowed to fit gun. (feels like a chmois towel)
I will add pics as soon I learn...lol. It tells me to add URL?
Thanks again Rich :cheers: (Pappers1)

Rich, looks like a real winner!! Congrats! And thanks for the data! :)

Thanks Frank, posted more pics in the New collector page. Any info you need I will try to help.

Howdy,

Newly bought 42 BYF, SN 7965 F, no bore gage.

Kemp, thanks for the data on your 42byf. As always, it's most appreciated!

No problem!

FYI, I'll be posting some pics of it later because I have a few noobie questions. :)

Hello,

Newly bought 42 BYF, SN 978 with what I believe to be a lower case E under it. Any info?

Benjamin, thank for the data on your Luger. Mauser Military Luger byf 42, serial number 975e, was completed about March 1942. Beyond that, there isn't much more I can add.

Wow I'm a jerk, no bore numbers on mine.

Should have unmarked aluminum based fxo mags correct?

Thanks!

Benjamin, U Betcha! Either a blank bottom aluminum or black plastic fxo would be correct!