manufacturers codes

merc · 09-22-2009, 10:48 PM

Is there an on line source that shows the various manufacturers codes?
What about meanings to some of the other symbols on the lugers?

In particular
41
byf
black plactis grips

is this a military or commercial model?
who made it?
etc
thanks

policeluger · 09-22-2009, 10:58 PM

byf=Mauser, 41=1941, year made.....Military

Edward Tinker · 09-22-2009, 11:14 PM

FAQ top of the page would also help.

Also see the technical pages on your left.

09-22-2009, 10:48 PM	#1
merc User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NH Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	manufacturers codes Is there an on line source that shows the various manufacturers codes? What about meanings to some of the other symbols on the lugers? In particular 41 byf black plactis grips is this a military or commercial model? who made it? etc thanks __________________ Merc Living without liberty is not living

09-22-2009, 11:14 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,596 Times in 2,117 Posts	FAQ top of the page would also help. Also see the technical pages on your left. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-22-2009, 10:58 PM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	byf=Mauser, 41=1941, year made.....Military