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gatman · 09-13-2014, 08:06 PM

Hi,
New to the forum.

Have a question.

In a recent issue of Shotgun News there was an extensive article on WWII Lugers. At one point the author states that " On 8 April 1940, a Heereswaffnamt directive stipulated that all four digit chamber dates be changed to two-digit dates no later than 1 January 1941." He also states that "the same directive required a change in manufacturer's codes and Mauser's was changed from "42" to "byf". "In addition, it required that "P08" be applied to the left frame panel."

I own a luger and the chamber date is 1941, still four-digits. At the same time it still has the manufacturer code "42" on the toggle, and doesn't have P08 stamped on the side. So somehow, despite the directive, it was produced. All numbers on the pistol match the serial number, so I know its entirely original. I've never seen another one like it. Because of the markings, does this mean the pistol might have some extra value for rarity?

09-13-2014, 08:06 PM	#1
gatman User Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1941 Luger Hi, New to the forum. Have a question. In a recent issue of Shotgun News there was an extensive article on WWII Lugers. At one point the author states that " On 8 April 1940, a Heereswaffnamt directive stipulated that all four digit chamber dates be changed to two-digit dates no later than 1 January 1941." He also states that "the same directive required a change in manufacturer's codes and Mauser's was changed from "42" to "byf". "In addition, it required that "P08" be applied to the left frame panel." I own a luger and the chamber date is 1941, still four-digits. At the same time it still has the manufacturer code "42" on the toggle, and doesn't have P08 stamped on the side. So somehow, despite the directive, it was produced. All numbers on the pistol match the serial number, so I know its entirely original. I've never seen another one like it. Because of the markings, does this mean the pistol might have some extra value for rarity?