Transition from Code 42 to byf
 

Dear Experts,

I read somewhere a while ago that the changeover from Code 42 to byf on Mauser toggles occurred more or less on January 1, 1941, while the addition of P-08 to the left side of the frame did not happen until some time in February 1941, and that it is therefore possible that the very early byf frames do not have P-08 on them. Does this sound plausible?

Thanks,
Jeff

Jeff, the addition of "P.08" on the frame began on January 1, 1941, but the code change from "42" to "byf" occurred about February 1, 1941 . Mauser was allowed to use frames left over from the 1940 production, that weren't marked with "P.08". So a few 41 Code 42 Lugers didn't have the "P.08" Frames.

Hope this helps!

This is really helpful. THanks!!


Jeff

further
 

Hi again Frank

So just to clarify, is it possible that an early 41 byf might not have "P-08" on the frame?

Thanks,
Jeff

Jeff, to the best of my knowledge all 41 byf Lugers have "P.08" frames. :)