byf markings?

wjg · 03-23-2006, 07:20 PM

Question as to why some byf pistols that I have seen, have the letters and numbers shaded in white while others have some shading but not all and finally, some have no white shading of any of the numbers, symbols or letters.
wjg

Ron Wood · 03-23-2006, 08:09 PM

The white in the letters and numbers was placed there by the owners of the guns to make the markings more visible, probably for photographs. The "GESICHERT" safety marking was the only factory applied white marking.

John Sabato · 03-23-2006, 08:35 PM

...for a little more detail... this "white" is usually white grease pencil, paint, talcum powder... etc. It can be anything that will not harm the finish of the gun, and that can be easily removed.

policeluger · 03-23-2006, 09:00 PM

I have also seen it done in white model paint,or similar.....not so easy to remove.

wjg · 03-24-2006, 08:34 AM

Thanks to all for your help.
wjg

03-23-2006, 07:20 PM	#1
wjg User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: york, pa Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	byf markings? Question as to why some byf pistols that I have seen, have the letters and numbers shaded in white while others have some shading but not all and finally, some have no white shading of any of the numbers, symbols or letters. wjg __________________ wjg

03-23-2006, 08:09 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	The white in the letters and numbers was placed there by the owners of the guns to make the markings more visible, probably for photographs. The "GESICHERT" safety marking was the only factory applied white marking. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-23-2006, 08:35 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	...for a little more detail... this "white" is usually white grease pencil, paint, talcum powder... etc. It can be anything that will not harm the finish of the gun, and that can be easily removed. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-24-2006, 08:34 AM	#5
wjg User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: york, pa Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to all for your help. wjg __________________ wjg

03-23-2006, 09:00 PM	#4
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I have also seen it done in white model paint,or similar.....not so easy to remove.