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DATA REQUEST for 42 byf Lugers

Greetings Luger Nuts!!

I would like your assistance collecting data for the 42 byf Military Mauser Luger. The data I am seeking are the serial number and the presence (or absence) of the bore gage stamped on the underside of the barrel.

As always, I will collect the data, not the personal information that goes with it. If you are reluctant to publish the data, please send me an email with the information at:

mrbguy@msn.com

for the uninitiated, please make sure you are providing data for a 42 byf! The top of the Luger should look like the following photo (except for the small part numbers):

PIC 1
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/byf_frank1.jpg

The serial number should consist of both a number and a letter suffix, which is found on the front of the frame, as shown below.
PICTURE 2
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/byf_frank2.jpg
Note the suffix in this case is a Ã¢??cÃ¢?Â, so the serial number would be reported as 6734c.

Many serial numbers are reported as just the numerical value found on the frame front or on the barrel or the left side of the receiver.

PICTURE 3
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/byf_frank3.jpg
THIS IS NOT CORRECT since it lacks the letter suffix.

The bore gage will consist of a 3 digit number, like 8,82, 8,83, 8,84, etc. and is found on the underside of the barrel adjacent to the numerical part of the serial number, as shown.

PICTURE 4
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/byf_frank4.jpg

I would like to know if this bore gage number is stamped on the underside of the barrel.

So please provide the information as: 6734c, with bore gage, or 9147k, no bore gage.

Thanks in advance and be confident I will publish all the information when the study is completed.

Frank,

I sent you my data in a PM.

Balder

Likewise, and good luck!

C'mon guys, I know there are more than three 42 bfy Lugers out there!! A little help, please!!

byf 42 sn#9017d 8,82 not present
byf 42 sn#7487k 8,82 not present

Frank,
6362h no bore gauge
Mike

Doug, Mike and George - Thanks a bunch!! Now we have things rolling again! :)

Did you get my E-Mail???

Yup, I did and sent you the following reply yesterday:

Johnny,

Thanks for the data!! I am trying to determine when the bore gage was dropped. So far I can safely say somewhere in the D-Block. But there are always exceptions!

Best Regards,
Frank

Hugh, thanks for the info!!

reich1900, I appreciate the data!!

A quick resurrection!!:D

I've got 1427k....no bore stamp

John, thanks for the data. Is it deactivated? :(

Frank,

8089 L no bore gauge marking.

Bob M.

byf 42, 8.82
number 8667 s

Bob M, thanks much or the data - most appreciated :)

Thierry, there is a small problem with your data. The serial number 8667s is too early for a 42 byf!! Could you have mis-read the "S" suffix, or perhaps the pistol is really a 41 byf. :confused: Please check!!

I'll check, but I'm sure for the serial number with small S letter, and byf 42...
S is after k or L, so why did you say "too early"? It seems to be of the last lugers manufactured by Mauser.

Richard, thanks a bunch for the date!!

Theirry, the 42 byf production began in the B-Block and ended in the N-Block. Most of the M & N - Blocks were contract pistols to either Portugal or Bulgaria!! So a "s" is either too early or too late!! I said too early because it couldn't be too late, since none were made after the "n"!!

OK - here is mine.... (WOW - I can't believe it has taken my EIGHT months to post this!!! :eek: )

SN: 3063 f suffix
No bore guage
E135 proofed

John D.

"since none were made after the "n"": Are U sure?

I'm sure that gun is original...
I'll picture it in details to show you the letter, perhaps I'm wrong.

John D, I can't believe it took you 8 months either. Of course, you haven't been very busy :D Thanks for the info!!

Hey Frank..!!

Actually - I *forgot* I owned a 42 BYF RIG until I got many of mine out of the safe for Ed to look at..??!! I also found my 41 BYF RIG..??!! Hmmm....

I'm not senile - just getting old.. :)

Anyway - hopes the data helps!!!

Best to you Frank!!

John D.

Hi Frank,
I have a byf 42. The serial is 3554h. No bore gauge stamp.

Hi Josh, thanks!! The data is much appreciated.

My first luger which I purchased today has the number 440 i and no bore gauge
It has an eagle with 135 stamped under it on the barrel along with the Nazi eagle.

Hi Marc, welcome to the Luger Forum!! Your data is most appreciated!! Thanks.

Thanks, Half the fun of collecting is finding out more information on new aquisitions.

byf 42
8258e, no bore gauge

3331f, no bore gauge

Tom A

Dale & Tom, thanks for the reports, they are much appreciated.

I saw the request. Mine is 4257 g and no bore guage under.
Dave

Dave, thanks a bunch!! Any chance you could send me a photo of the front of the frame showing me the "g" suffix marking?

mrbguy@msn.com

I'll get a shot tonight and send it to you.
Dave

9999 e has no bore gauge marking. best regards.

henny9, Welcome to the Luger Forum. Your data is appreciated!!