Need help to identify... Newbie

alex · 01-08-2002, 05:27 AM

Hey guys, I just recieved a Luger today that a friend picked up at an estate sale. Ill detail the markings that I can see, any hints or tips to its identity would be greatly appreciated.

1. Toggle Inscription is BYF

2. Chamber inscription is 42

3. The toggle knobs are round but rough with ridges

4. not sure about the grip safety

5. There is a thumb safety with GESICHERT written beside it

6. It has P-08 below the toggle knobs

7. The grip is a black plastic

8. It has a 2112 marking on the front on the side with the safety. and all the other parts have 12 on them

9. The proof on it is number 46, it looks like 2 tri-planes and then the luftwaffe eagle carrying a circle, but underneath both the plane markings there is a 135. I also have the luftwaffe symbol on the barrel itself and one just below the chamber inscription on the left side, both of these markings are much smaller.

10. Im not sure of the calibre as I havent had a chance to put any shells against it, im guessing 9mm though.

11. And it came in an old leather case which smells almost like smoked salmon..

Any info anyone could email or post for me would be greatly appeciated.. Thank you very much.

Alex

01-08-2002, 05:27 AM	#1
alex User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need help to identify... Newbie Hey guys, I just recieved a Luger today that a friend picked up at an estate sale. Ill detail the markings that I can see, any hints or tips to its identity would be greatly appreciated. 1. Toggle Inscription is BYF 2. Chamber inscription is 42 3. The toggle knobs are round but rough with ridges 4. not sure about the grip safety 5. There is a thumb safety with GESICHERT written beside it 6. It has P-08 below the toggle knobs 7. The grip is a black plastic 8. It has a 2112 marking on the front on the side with the safety. and all the other parts have 12 on them 9. The proof on it is number 46, it looks like 2 tri-planes and then the luftwaffe eagle carrying a circle, but underneath both the plane markings there is a 135. I also have the luftwaffe symbol on the barrel itself and one just below the chamber inscription on the left side, both of these markings are much smaller. 10. Im not sure of the calibre as I havent had a chance to put any shells against it, im guessing 9mm though. 11. And it came in an old leather case which smells almost like smoked salmon.. Any info anyone could email or post for me would be greatly appeciated.. Thank you very much. Alex