Fresh meat with an inherited Luger needs identification help.

smithbm · 05-02-2007, 01:45 PM

Hello everyone. I recently inherited a luger from my father. I would appreciate it if you would help me learn more about its history. I have filled out the "Luger Identification Form" from the Technical Information section of this site. Here are the answers I came up with:

1. BYF followed by the last two digits of the SN

2. 1917

3. squared and knurled

4. not present

5. Present

6. 9mm

7. brown plastic

8. Safe is in the rear position with the word "GESICHERT"

9. On the right side of the chamber there is a small eagle and several other markings that I can't quite decipher.

10. 3.75"

11. 89XX (serial number)

12. "shark fin" blade front sight, "V-notch" rear sight

13. The magazine bottom plug appears to be aluminum marked with a 2 above the serial number 89XX

I have a luger holster, but it is stamped 1944 so I don't think it is the original. I'd estimate at least 95% of the bluing remains although it is a little faded. All serial numbers match including the magazine. The plastic grips are in very good condition and the bore is in very good condition.

I won't be able to post any pictures this week, but I should be able to in the near future. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

05-02-2007, 01:45 PM	#1
smithbm User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Franklin, IN Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fresh meat with an inherited Luger needs identification help. Hello everyone. I recently inherited a luger from my father. I would appreciate it if you would help me learn more about its history. I have filled out the "Luger Identification Form" from the Technical Information section of this site. Here are the answers I came up with: 1. BYF followed by the last two digits of the SN 2. 1917 3. squared and knurled 4. not present 5. Present 6. 9mm 7. brown plastic 8. Safe is in the rear position with the word "GESICHERT" 9. On the right side of the chamber there is a small eagle and several other markings that I can't quite decipher. 10. 3.75" 11. 89XX (serial number) 12. "shark fin" blade front sight, "V-notch" rear sight 13. The magazine bottom plug appears to be aluminum marked with a 2 above the serial number 89XX I have a luger holster, but it is stamped 1944 so I don't think it is the original. I'd estimate at least 95% of the bluing remains although it is a little faded. All serial numbers match including the magazine. The plastic grips are in very good condition and the bore is in very good condition. I won't be able to post any pictures this week, but I should be able to in the near future. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated.