byf 42 markings

breeze64 · 11-16-2008, 02:03 PM

Hi all.
New to the forum and these oldies.
Doing some research on this one before I spend anything.
sorry no pics to post but i did take notes on inspection.
byf 42 on top
serial 181
all parts match 81 serial so I did read this is Mauser correct ?
Right side has 2 eagles with 135 under, then another bird to the right.
http://www.lugerforum.com/lugermarkings/proof-4.html
This one looks similar to number 47. but the second mark matches the first exactly.
No rework done on this, original blue in Excellent quality, barrel looks great.
Brown walnut grips etc.
If anyone can give me any further info and or what this may be worth I would greatly appreciate it.

B

breeze64 · 11-17-2008, 08:29 PM

ok I was able to get some pics sent. Not the greatest but a start.
I am waiting for more.

Any info appreciated.

breeze64 · 11-17-2008, 08:30 PM

second pic

breeze64 · 11-17-2008, 08:31 PM

3rd

breeze64 · 11-17-2008, 08:31 PM

4th

tharpo · 11-17-2008, 09:16 PM

Breeze,
Looking at your 2nd picture it appears that the serial number is 182k. If this is the case, than the number 82 not 81 should be stamped on various locations on the gun. The k suffix puts it at the end of luger production in 1942 for the German military.

Tom

breeze64 · 11-17-2008, 09:22 PM

Thanks Tom.
That was a typo on my part with the serial.I was going from Memory till I received the pictures.
182 is correct and all internal parts have 82 as well.

11-16-2008, 02:03 PM	#1
breeze64 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	byf 42 markings Hi all. New to the forum and these oldies. Doing some research on this one before I spend anything. sorry no pics to post but i did take notes on inspection. byf 42 on top serial 181 all parts match 81 serial so I did read this is Mauser correct ? Right side has 2 eagles with 135 under, then another bird to the right. http://www.lugerforum.com/lugermarkings/proof-4.html This one looks similar to number 47. but the second mark matches the first exactly. No rework done on this, original blue in Excellent quality, barrel looks great. Brown walnut grips etc. If anyone can give me any further info and or what this may be worth I would greatly appreciate it. B

11-17-2008, 08:29 PM	#2
breeze64 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ok I was able to get some pics sent. Not the greatest but a start. I am waiting for more. Any info appreciated. Attached Thumbnails

11-17-2008, 08:30 PM	#3
breeze64 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	second pic Attached Thumbnails

11-17-2008, 08:31 PM	#4
breeze64 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	3rd Attached Thumbnails

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breeze64 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	4th Attached Thumbnails

11-17-2008, 09:16 PM	#6
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 118 Thanked 383 Times in 158 Posts	Breeze, Looking at your 2nd picture it appears that the serial number is 182k. If this is the case, than the number 82 not 81 should be stamped on various locations on the gun. The k suffix puts it at the end of luger production in 1942 for the German military. Tom

11-17-2008, 09:22 PM	#7
breeze64 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Tom. That was a typo on my part with the serial.I was going from Memory till I received the pictures. 182 is correct and all internal parts have 82 as well.

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