Help with magazine markings (new to the form)

marksluger · 12-31-2021, 12:31 PM

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, 06:09 PM

That is an X IMO marksluger

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tharpo · 12-31-2021, 08:33 PM

It's a "r" from 1941.

Lugerdoc · 01-02-2022, 04:42 PM

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

Edward Tinker · 01-02-2022, 09:47 PM

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

gunbugs · 01-03-2022, 12:04 AM

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, 08:27 PM

Thanks to everyone for your input I though it was a “r”.
Here are some pictures of my byf 41
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Mac Cat · 01-03-2022, 08:48 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, 09:49 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, 12:31 PM	#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. Luger Mag alpha.jpg

12-31-2021, 06:09 PM	#2
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 632 Thanks: 3,206 Thanked 1,068 Times in 437 Posts	That is an X IMO marksluger 200738113324_mauser_suffix_1.jpeg __________________ 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, 04:42 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

12-31-2021, 08:33 PM	#3
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 544 Thanks: 118 Thanked 383 Times in 158 Posts	It's a "r" from 1941.

01-02-2022, 09:47 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	I agree, an r, it is stamped off a bit, like slightly sideways

01-03-2022, 08:27 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 01a.jpg 02a.jpg 03a.jpg 04a.jpg 05a.jpg 06a.jpg 07a.jpg 09a.jpg 17a.jpg 18a.jpg

01-03-2022, 09:49 PM	#9
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 681 Thanks: 375 Thanked 1,227 Times in 414 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.