Yay! Just got my 1st

k1mri · 08-01-2005, 03:53 PM

Just got my 1st Luger today! Just was wondering what you guys think. Got it from Simpson Ltd. I'm not going to shoot it, just for my WWII Collection.

See pictures below.

Pete Ebbink · 08-01-2005, 04:34 PM

Hi Mike,

Nice WWII piece. There is a part-time Luger Forum member named Art Buchanan that lives in MO that might be able to help with your left grip chip...I am not sure if he is offering this service anymore or not. It has been 2.5 years since Art did a grip repair for me.

Since your '41 byf is well into the "w" suffix serial range, you might keep an eye out for some authentic "black widow" grips...as they seem to command a little higher price preminum when it comes time to resell.

I have both for my '41 byf...

Steinar · 08-02-2005, 03:25 PM

Congratulations with a nice Luger Mike!
I advice you to look for "46" stamped inside the grips, if so they are matching to the rest. It's a shame to replace matching parts

I have some original bakelite (black widow) grips if interested.

k1mri · 08-02-2005, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Morgan Kane
Congratulations with a nice Luger Mike!
I advice you to look for "46" stamped inside the grips, if so they are matching to the rest. It's a shame to replace matching parts
I have some original bakelite (black widow) grips if interested.

I'll have to check. What would be a correct magazine for this pistol?

Thanks!
Mike

Frank · 08-02-2005, 09:07 PM

Hi Mike, for a 41 byf in the W-Block, the pistol was probably shipped with either an aluminum or black plastic bottom un-numbered fxo marked magazine. Either one is a bit pricy but often found on eBay.

Morgan is correct in his advice about the grips being numbered to the pistol. If they are I would recommend you do nothing or if you have them repaired, let a professional do it!!

Congratulations!!

Pete Ebbink · 08-02-2005, 09:26 PM

I wasn't suggesting getting rid of the wooden grips...just have them repaired and picking up a 2nd. pair of BW grips...keep them both for resale time...

k1mri · 08-03-2005, 05:07 AM

The grips number is either 06 or 09 I don't know which.

Edward Tinker · 08-03-2005, 10:26 AM

Mike, they should have the last two of the serial number, so it would have to be either;

06 or 60

09 or 90

If it looks like 09 then it must be 09...

Ed

08-01-2005, 03:53 PM	#1
k1mri User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yay! Just got my 1st Just got my 1st Luger today! Just was wondering what you guys think. Got it from Simpson Ltd. I'm not going to shoot it, just for my WWII Collection. See pictures below.

08-02-2005, 03:25 PM	#3
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Congratulations with a nice Luger Mike! I advice you to look for "46" stamped inside the grips, if so they are matching to the rest. It's a shame to replace matching parts I have some original bakelite (black widow) grips if interested. __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

08-03-2005, 05:07 AM	#7
k1mri User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Grips The grips number is either 06 or 09 I don't know which.

08-01-2005, 04:34 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Mike, Nice WWII piece. There is a part-time Luger Forum member named Art Buchanan that lives in MO that might be able to help with your left grip chip...I am not sure if he is offering this service anymore or not. It has been 2.5 years since Art did a grip repair for me. Since your '41 byf is well into the "w" suffix serial range, you might keep an eye out for some authentic "black widow" grips...as they seem to command a little higher price preminum when it comes time to resell. I have both for my '41 byf...

08-02-2005, 09:07 PM	#5
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Mike, for a 41 byf in the W-Block, the pistol was probably shipped with either an aluminum or black plastic bottom un-numbered fxo marked magazine. Either one is a bit pricy but often found on eBay. Morgan is correct in his advice about the grips being numbered to the pistol. If they are I would recommend you do nothing or if you have them repaired, let a professional do it!! Congratulations!!

08-02-2005, 09:26 PM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I wasn't suggesting getting rid of the wooden grips...just have them repaired and picking up a 2nd. pair of BW grips...keep them both for resale time...

08-03-2005, 10:26 AM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,995 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	Mike, they should have the last two of the serial number, so it would have to be either; 06 or 60 09 or 90 If it looks like 09 then it must be 09... Ed