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lfid · 04-08-2013, 05:34 AM

Hi luminox64,

tons of info here on the forum - try the search with "byf" "s/42" "Mauser" and also see many samples at Simpson LTD http://www.simpsonltd.com/

also dont forget to look at the Interarms 1970s Lugers - esp if you like shiny blue steel

I like Ed's suggestion to try to find a low end collector - perhaps excellent mechanically but with more blue wear than most collectors like, and seems like non-original grips decrease value a lot as does the dreaded import mark etc

mixed serials also drive down the value a LOT - but look for all matching upper on a mismatching lower frame asy - the all match within the upper asy is good idea since that is area of chamber headspace concerns

Im in Wichita now and actually thinking of thinning the herd a bit - but take some time to study and see how that turns out.

Good luck in the quest !!!

thanks
Bill

04-08-2013, 05:34 AM	#6
lfid Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wichita, KS USA Posts: 453 Thanks: 573 Thanked 96 Times in 53 Posts	Hi luminox64, tons of info here on the forum - try the search with "byf" "s/42" "Mauser" and also see many samples at Simpson LTD http://www.simpsonltd.com/ also dont forget to look at the Interarms 1970s Lugers - esp if you like shiny blue steel I like Ed's suggestion to try to find a low end collector - perhaps excellent mechanically but with more blue wear than most collectors like, and seems like non-original grips decrease value a lot as does the dreaded import mark etc mixed serials also drive down the value a LOT - but look for all matching upper on a mismatching lower frame asy - the all match within the upper asy is good idea since that is area of chamber headspace concerns Im in Wichita now and actually thinking of thinning the herd a bit - but take some time to study and see how that turns out. Good luck in the quest !!! thanks Bill