byf41 rig - Page 2

Heydrich · 11-29-2003, 09:06 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Mike Fitz:
He is a retired Police Officer and his wife and daughter wanted him to get rid of his guns because of his grandchildren.
He also obtained from this same Vet a 1938 Code 42 Mauser 98K rifle, ALL matching except for the bolt assembly which is partially matching. Lots of nice clear Waffenamts E/63, E/WaA63 & Nazi proofs on the metal & the stock.
The bad news is that the seller converted it to a sporter by cutting off the front approximately 8 inches of the stock.<hr /></blockquote>Ah, a police officer. And that kind of hack to a K stock is the most common Bubba job you see. All is not lost though Mike. You could buy a correct replacement stock (or just a RC one) on eBay or GunBroker, if you feel like it, and got lucky. The correct type for a 42 code is a solid walnut type, with a flat buttplate, and preferably with a Herr stamp on the wood. You have an uncommon code, but that and the S/42s are the most typical pre-war K’s you seem to see.

Michigan Gunner · 12-22-2003, 07:55 PM

A really nice Luger! To bad the retired police officer had to sell it for that reason.

The chances of me sell guns because of grandchildren is a -0. Not now, not ever, never!

It is fairly easy to render children "Gun Safe".
You just have to take the time to do it.

Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock!

John Sabato · 12-23-2003, 10:32 AM

I make a pretty good effort to try and read every post that is made on the forums... but somehow I missed this one! That's a great Luger rig Mike... congrats! I know they are fairly common, but the byf Mauser production is my favorite... maybe because they were truely the last of the wartime production at Mauser...

Mike Fitz · 12-23-2003, 04:12 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Michigan Gunner:
A really nice Luger! To bad the retired police officer had to sell it for that reason.

The chances of me sell guns because of grandchildren is a -0. Not now, not ever, never!

It is fairly easy to render children "Gun Safe".
You just have to take the time to do it.

Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock!

<hr /></blockquote>I agree.
In addition to the Luger rig & 98K I also got a nice P-38 (byf-44) which he got from the same Vet.
He was also selling a 6 inch barrel Colt O.P. and a 4 inch Colt Python that he carried as duty weapons for over 30 years.
Welcome to anti-gun New Jersey!!!
Best wishes for the Holidays
Mike
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Mike Fitz · 12-23-2003, 04:16 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by John Sabato:
I make a pretty good effort to try and read every post that is made on the forums... but somehow I missed this one! That's a great Luger rig Mike... congrats! I know they are fairly common, but the byf Mauser production is my favorite... maybe because they were truely the last of the wartime production at Mauser...<hr /></blockquote>Thanks John.
Very pleased with it.
As you guys have warned me, "Lugers can be addictive."
Best wishes for the Holidays,
Mike
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RockinWR · 12-23-2003, 07:38 PM

Mike,
<blockquote>quote:<hr /> Hi Bob,
Thanks for the information.
I wasn't sure about the side plate inside number because of what I read on this forum about the inside number being one higher then the first digit of the serial number. I thought possibly it should be 2. <hr /></blockquote>* In the essentially 4 digit numbering scheme Mauser used, your pistol is numbered "0017y". Rule after 1939 is 1 higher than the first two digits. So "00 + 1 = 1".
* I believe this applied to all single & two digit pistols (numbered below 100).
* Trust this helps.
Bob

Mike Fitz · 12-23-2003, 10:30 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by RockinWR:
Mike,
<blockquote>quote:<hr /> Hi Bob,
Thanks for the information.
I wasn't sure about the side plate inside number because of what I read on this forum about the inside number being one higher then the first digit of the serial number. I thought possibly it should be 2. <hr /></blockquote>* In the essentially 4 digit numbering scheme Mauser used, your pistol is numbered "0017y". Rule after 1939 is 1 higher than the first two digits. So "00 + 1 = 1".
* I believe this applied to all single & two digit pistols (numbered below 100).
* Trust this helps.
Bob<hr /></blockquote>Thanks Bob.
Definitely helps.
Happy Holidays,
Mike
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11-29-2003, 09:06 PM	#21
Heydrich Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Mike Fitz: <strong>He is a retired Police Officer and his wife and daughter wanted him to get rid of his guns because of his grandchildren. He also obtained from this same Vet a 1938 Code 42 Mauser 98K rifle, ALL matching except for the bolt assembly which is partially matching. Lots of nice clear Waffenamts E/63, E/WaA63 & Nazi proofs on the metal & the stock. The bad news is that the seller converted it to a sporter by cutting off the front approximately 8 inches of the stock.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Ah, a police officer. And that kind of hack to a K stock is the most common Bubba job you see. All is not lost though Mike. You could buy a correct replacement stock (or just a RC one) on eBay or GunBroker, if you feel like it, and got lucky. The correct type for a 42 code is a solid walnut type, with a flat buttplate, and preferably with a Herr stamp on the wood. You have an uncommon code, but that and the S/42s are the most typical pre-war K’s you seem to see.

12-23-2003, 10:32 AM	#23
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I make a pretty good effort to try and read every post that is made on the forums... but somehow I missed this one! That's a great Luger rig Mike... congrats! I know they are fairly common, but the byf Mauser production is my favorite... maybe because they were truely the last of the wartime production at Mauser... __________________ 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..."*

12-23-2003, 04:12 PM	#24
Mike Fitz User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leonia, NJ Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Michigan Gunner: <strong>A really nice Luger! To bad the retired police officer had to sell it for that reason. The chances of me sell guns because of grandchildren is a -0. Not now, not ever, never! It is fairly easy to render children "Gun Safe". You just have to take the time to do it. Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">I agree. In addition to the Luger rig & 98K I also got a nice P-38 (byf-44) which he got from the same Vet. He was also selling a 6 inch barrel Colt O.P. and a 4 inch Colt Python that he carried as duty weapons for over 30 years. Welcome to anti-gun New Jersey!!! Best wishes for the Holidays Mike <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

12-23-2003, 04:16 PM	#25
Mike Fitz User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leonia, NJ Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by John Sabato: <strong>I make a pretty good effort to try and read every post that is made on the forums... but somehow I missed this one! That's a great Luger rig Mike... congrats! I know they are fairly common, but the byf Mauser production is my favorite... maybe because they were truely the last of the wartime production at Mauser...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Thanks John. Very pleased with it. As you guys have warned me, "Lugers can be addictive." Best wishes for the Holidays, Mike <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

12-23-2003, 07:38 PM	#26
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 279 Thanks: 109 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Mike, </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva"> Hi Bob, Thanks for the information. I wasn't sure about the side plate inside number because of what I read on this forum about the inside number being one higher then the first digit of the serial number. I thought possibly it should be 2. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">* In the essentially 4 digit numbering scheme Mauser used, your pistol is numbered "0017y". Rule after 1939 is 1 higher than the first two digits. So "00 + 1 = 1". * I believe this applied to all single & two digit pistols (numbered below 100). * Trust this helps. Bob

12-22-2003, 07:55 PM	#22
Michigan Gunner User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Michigan, on the border Posts: 75 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts	A really nice Luger! To bad the retired police officer had to sell it for that reason. The chances of me sell guns because of grandchildren is a -0. Not now, not ever, never! It is fairly easy to render children "Gun Safe". You just have to take the time to do it. Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock!

12-23-2003, 10:30 PM	#27
Mike Fitz User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leonia, NJ Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by RockinWR: <strong>Mike, </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva"> Hi Bob, Thanks for the information. I wasn't sure about the side plate inside number because of what I read on this forum about the inside number being one higher then the first digit of the serial number. I thought possibly it should be 2. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">* In the essentially 4 digit numbering scheme Mauser used, your pistol is numbered "0017y". Rule after 1939 is 1 higher than the first two digits. So "00 + 1 = 1". * I believe this applied to all single & two digit pistols (numbered below 100). * Trust this helps. Bob</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Thanks Bob. Definitely helps. Happy Holidays, Mike <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />