Help with magazine markings (new to the form)

marksluger · 12-31-2021, 11:31 AM

I am trying to determine the character on a luger/magazine.
The character doesn’t match any of the reference material, I have my opinion of what letter it is. I was hoping to get some feedback from some more experienced collectors, all help is welcome.

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spangy · 12-31-2021, 05:09 PM

That is an X IMO marksluger

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tharpo · 12-31-2021, 07:33 PM

It's a "r" from 1941.

Lugerdoc · 01-02-2022, 03:42 PM

I agree it's an "r" over a spare mag "+" sign. TH

Edward Tinker · 01-02-2022, 08:47 PM

I agree, an r, it is stamped off a bit, like slightly sideways

gunbugs · 01-02-2022, 11:04 PM

Here's an "r" suffix '41 BYF for comparison. Matching mag. http://forum.lugerforum.com/attachme...1&d=1641182647 http://forum.lugerforum.com/attachme...1&d=1641182647

marksluger · 01-03-2022, 07:27 PM

Thanks to everyone for your input I though it was a “r”.
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Mac Cat · 01-03-2022, 07:48 PM

It's a beautiful Luger.
The matching magazines are really special.

I think it has been nicely refinished, because it has no signs of wear.
Your toggle where "byf" is stamped looks very scraped up and doesn't have beveled edges.
And, I agree that the suffix letter is an "X".

I have a 42 byf that looks very similar (below), except that it has holster rash on the muzzle,
the frame sides, the side plate and scrape marks from the thumb safety.

gunbugs · 01-03-2022, 08:49 PM

I don't think it has been refinished. It's just an exceptionally nice example. They do exist. I don't see any of the typical signs of a reblue.

12-31-2021, 11:31 AM	#1
marksluger New User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: California Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Help with magazine markings (new to the form) I am trying to determine the character on a luger/magazine. The character doesn’t match any of the reference material, I have my opinion of what letter it is. I was hoping to get some feedback from some more experienced collectors, all help is welcome.

12-31-2021, 05:09 PM	#2
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 624 Thanks: 3,163 Thanked 1,065 Times in 434 Posts	That is an X IMO marksluger __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

01-02-2022, 03:42 PM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	I agree it's an "r" over a spare mag "+" sign. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

01-02-2022, 11:04 PM	#6
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 672 Thanks: 371 Thanked 1,202 Times in 407 Posts	Here's an "r" suffix '41 BYF for comparison. Matching mag. http://forum.lugerforum.com/attachme...1&d=1641182647 http://forum.lugerforum.com/attachme...1&d=1641182647 Attached Thumbnails

01-03-2022, 07:48 PM	#8
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 749 Thanks: 2,154 Thanked 629 Times in 339 Posts	It's a beautiful Luger. The matching magazines are really special. I think it has been nicely refinished, because it has no signs of wear. Your toggle where "byf" is stamped looks very scraped up and doesn't have beveled edges. And, I agree that the suffix letter is an "X". I have a 42 byf that looks very similar (below), except that it has holster rash on the muzzle, the frame sides, the side plate and scrape marks from the thumb safety. Attached Thumbnails

12-31-2021, 07:33 PM	#3
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 118 Thanked 383 Times in 158 Posts	It's a "r" from 1941.

01-02-2022, 08:47 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	I agree, an r, it is stamped off a bit, like slightly sideways

01-03-2022, 07:27 PM	#7
marksluger New User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: California Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks to everyone for your input I though it was a “r”. Here are some pictures of my byf 41

01-03-2022, 08:49 PM	#9
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 672 Thanks: 371 Thanked 1,202 Times in 407 Posts	I don't think it has been refinished. It's just an exceptionally nice example. They do exist. I don't see any of the typical signs of a reblue.