Would this gun be a good buy?

phatrick88 · 06-13-2008, 01:59 PM

It's a byf 41, all visible numbers match (dont know about internal parts), good bore, bakelite grips, seller wil give 3 day return policy, doesn't look abused for $1200. The only thing I was curious about, does it have that sort of metal look because it's under a lot of light, or does the bluing look worn off? What do you think about this gun? Thanks guys.

Edward Tinker · 06-13-2008, 02:22 PM

please post photos here on the forum.

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John Sabato · 06-13-2008, 05:36 PM

As Ed has requested, please upload your photos to the Lugerforum server, NOT photobucket.com... The free web storage locations often change their internal structure and then the link goes dead.

The gun has been photographed in poor light with flash so it is hard to determine whether or not the finish is thin or worn. I am also a little apprehensive of the grips. They may be reproductions. I would have to see better closeups of both the interior and exterior to be sure.

If the finish isn't too bad, and the numbers match, AND the grips are genuine, then the price is not a bad one.

MFC · 06-14-2008, 01:38 AM

Pat,
With the prices of Lugers going up almost daily, and the 3 day return policy... I'd take the chance. Judging from the areas without so much glare, the finish does look worn but not pitted, and priced accordingly. If the finish turns out to be darker than the pictures, it's a bargain. If the grips are genuine and the mag is correct, it's a steal. IMHO.
Mike C.

waltherguy · 06-14-2008, 11:28 AM

I have to say I agree with Mike... this gun could be a great buy!... best of luck!

alvin · 06-14-2008, 08:42 PM

Isn't this a 10% ? For $1200 ?

John Sabato · 06-14-2008, 10:43 PM

No I don't think so Alvin... I think the flash makes the gun look much worse than it really is...

phatrick88 · 06-16-2008, 07:33 PM

According to the seller, the finish is about 60% - so a bit worn and thin. Sounds like original grips. With that on the table, is the gun still a decent buy for $1200, or should I offer less or pass? Any ideas? Thanks.

John Sabato · 06-16-2008, 10:01 PM

The grips alone are worth in the neighborhood of $300... If all matching, it is still a collectible in my mind, but the mag is not matching because it should be an FXO type, and that is not what is shown in the photos... See if you can get it with $1000 CASH in your hand... Money talks, and values will only continue to rise.

06-13-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
phatrick88 User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MN Posts: 54 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Would this gun be a good buy? It's a byf 41, all visible numbers match (dont know about internal parts), good bore, bakelite grips, seller wil give 3 day return policy, doesn't look abused for $1200. The only thing I was curious about, does it have that sort of metal look because it's under a lot of light, or does the bluing look worn off? What do you think about this gun? Thanks guys.

06-13-2008, 02:22 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,968 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,601 Times in 2,120 Posts	please post photos here on the forum. ADMIN __________________ 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

06-13-2008, 05:36 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	As Ed has requested, please upload your photos to the Lugerforum server, NOT photobucket.com... The free web storage locations often change their internal structure and then the link goes dead. The gun has been photographed in poor light with flash so it is hard to determine whether or not the finish is thin or worn. I am also a little apprehensive of the grips. They may be reproductions. I would have to see better closeups of both the interior and exterior to be sure. If the finish isn't too bad, and the numbers match, AND the grips are genuine, then the price is not a bad one. __________________ 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..."*

06-14-2008, 01:38 AM	#4
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Pat, With the prices of Lugers going up almost daily, and the 3 day return policy... I'd take the chance. Judging from the areas without so much glare, the finish does look worn but not pitted, and priced accordingly. If the finish turns out to be darker than the pictures, it's a bargain. If the grips are genuine and the mag is correct, it's a steal. IMHO. Mike C. __________________ Mike C.

06-14-2008, 11:28 AM	#5
waltherguy User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FL Posts: 201 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have to say I agree with Mike... this gun could be a great buy!... best of luck! __________________ "In a man to man fight the winner is the one who puts an extra round in his magazine" -Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

06-14-2008, 08:42 PM	#6
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Isn't this a 10% ? For $1200 ?

06-14-2008, 10:43 PM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	No I don't think so Alvin... I think the flash makes the gun look much worse than it really is... __________________ 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..."*

06-16-2008, 07:33 PM	#8
phatrick88 User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MN Posts: 54 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	According to the seller, the finish is about 60% - so a bit worn and thin. Sounds like original grips. With that on the table, is the gun still a decent buy for $1200, or should I offer less or pass? Any ideas? Thanks.

06-16-2008, 10:01 PM	#9
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	The grips alone are worth in the neighborhood of $300... If all matching, it is still a collectible in my mind, but the mag is not matching because it should be an FXO type, and that is not what is shown in the photos... See if you can get it with $1000 CASH in your hand... Money talks, and values will only continue to rise. __________________ 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..."*