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mm · 07-04-2002, 05:18 PM

I don't have a digital camera yet - I am in the market for one. I agree, that in the future, this would be a better way to proceed.

Mr Krause did say yesterday that he welcomed knowledeable Luger collectors to verify what he claims about this BYF 41 (serial number xx95). He had and may still have a great reputation with me if what he claims is true. When a dealer says that he welcomes other experts to verify his claims and is willing to back it up with a written statement - I respect that (if he is also willing to make a refund if proved wrong).

These days if you want to contact other knowledgeable collectors in a specific niche of such a specialized field of collecting - an internet Luger forum would seem to be an appropriate venue.

Mr. Krause is well known to Luger collectors because of the 45 ACP that he developed. As far as I know, he enjoys a good reputation as a dealer. My problem is that I have a BYF 41 with bakelite grips that is correct and I have examined about 40 others. This one offered by Mr. Krause differs dramatically from the ones I have seen as well as the other one he has in his shop. I have learned much about Lugers from this site over the last year about my BYF 41 specifically - and I am extremely grateful to all of you.

The Luger I examined yesterday is nothing like all the other BYF 41s I have seen that are in original condition. Perhaps this is a variant that in which the uneven and atypical bluing and crude and shoddy plastic grips are a rare find? It just does not jibe with the quality of other BYF 41s I have examined. In fact, my first impression was that it was an East German rework. If I am proved wrong I will, on this forum, and also directly to Mike and Ted apologize for ever calling into question their claims. But if their claims are proved false, is this forum not well served?

mm

07-04-2002, 05:18 PM	#11
mm User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SFBAY Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't have a digital camera yet - I am in the market for one. I agree, that in the future, this would be a better way to proceed. Mr Krause did say yesterday that he welcomed knowledeable Luger collectors to verify what he claims about this BYF 41 (serial number xx95). He had and may still have a great reputation with me if what he claims is true. When a dealer says that he welcomes other experts to verify his claims and is willing to back it up with a written statement - I respect that (if he is also willing to make a refund if proved wrong). These days if you want to contact other knowledgeable collectors in a specific niche of such a specialized field of collecting - an internet Luger forum would seem to be an appropriate venue. Mr. Krause is well known to Luger collectors because of the 45 ACP that he developed. As far as I know, he enjoys a good reputation as a dealer. My problem is that I have a BYF 41 with bakelite grips that is correct and I have examined about 40 others. This one offered by Mr. Krause differs dramatically from the ones I have seen as well as the other one he has in his shop. I have learned much about Lugers from this site over the last year about my BYF 41 specifically - and I am extremely grateful to all of you. The Luger I examined yesterday is nothing like all the other BYF 41s I have seen that are in original condition. Perhaps this is a variant that in which the uneven and atypical bluing and crude and shoddy plastic grips are a rare find? It just does not jibe with the quality of other BYF 41s I have examined. In fact, my first impression was that it was an East German rework. If I am proved wrong I will, on this forum, and also directly to Mike and Ted apologize for ever calling into question their claims. But if their claims are proved false, is this forum not well served? mm __________________ mjm