BYF 42 2245k

richie301 · 08-08-2011, 06:25 PM

Gentlemen, I am new to this forum but not to shooting and have been a member of the NRA for 40 years. I am very interested in acquiring shooting examples of classic firearms. I have an opportunity to acquire a "shooting grade" P08 which has matching numbers with the exception of smooth walnut grips and a magazine which has had the numbers removed. The mag has an alum. bottom and is pinned on the rear side adjacent to thumb knob.
The bottom piece is stamped "Mexico" instead of Germany. It is a BYF 42 ser#2245k. Based on the almost 100% bluing and not original grips it must of been refinnished. On the forward grip frame below the trigger guard it has 1/P1.2.6. On the front frame under the barrel it looks as if the original SN was peened over and a new one matching the other parts added below it. Is this a real 1942 p08 or a good copy. I could provide photos if needed.
Thanks, Rich Wright

08-08-2011, 06:25 PM	#1
richie301 User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BYF 42 2245k Gentlemen, I am new to this forum but not to shooting and have been a member of the NRA for 40 years. I am very interested in acquiring shooting examples of classic firearms. I have an opportunity to acquire a "shooting grade" P08 which has matching numbers with the exception of smooth walnut grips and a magazine which has had the numbers removed. The mag has an alum. bottom and is pinned on the rear side adjacent to thumb knob. The bottom piece is stamped "Mexico" instead of Germany. It is a BYF 42 ser#2245k. Based on the almost 100% bluing and not original grips it must of been refinnished. On the forward grip frame below the trigger guard it has 1/P1.2.6. On the front frame under the barrel it looks as if the original SN was peened over and a new one matching the other parts added below it. Is this a real 1942 p08 or a good copy. I could provide photos if needed. Thanks, Rich Wright