byf 41 questions

Ezra · 08-23-2014, 12:14 PM

Gentlemen,

I am a longtime admirer of Lugers and have been a not very active member here. I am my local shops Gun Broker guy (I sell his eclectic stuff that there is a limited market for here in South Eastern Washington). Having said that, we had a fellow come in yesterday with two Lugers. I know just enough about Lugers to know I don't know enough, thus my questions to you today. It is a byf 41. Without disassembly, all numbers appear to match, including toggle pin. Bore is excellent. Finish is just OK, with wear in usual places. He apparently stored the pistol in the leather holster it came with. Holster is black (fuq, 1941 with WaA14). Key is present (WaA655). Magazines are a mess, see photos, nothing matching, although one has an fxo body. I know next to nothing regarding the holsters, I am afraid to say. Now, the gentleman who owns this byf41, claims to having it been appraised at $3,500. I tend to believe the value is nearer $2,000, maximum. He originally wanted to ask $5,000.

Regardless, here are some photos, and I would very much appreciate your constructive comments and a range of value for the package. I referred the gentleman to this forum to get an opinion on these items, but he was stubborn regarding his original estimate and "didn't want to mess around on the internet". I am going to refuse to sell this at his minimum asking price ($3,500) as I believe it to be fanciful, unless I am quite wrong.

Thanks Gents,

Ez

08-23-2014, 12:14 PM	#1
Ezra User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 43 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	byf 41 questions Gentlemen, I am a longtime admirer of Lugers and have been a not very active member here. I am my local shops Gun Broker guy (I sell his eclectic stuff that there is a limited market for here in South Eastern Washington). Having said that, we had a fellow come in yesterday with two Lugers. I know just enough about Lugers to know I don't know enough, thus my questions to you today. It is a byf 41. Without disassembly, all numbers appear to match, including toggle pin. Bore is excellent. Finish is just OK, with wear in usual places. He apparently stored the pistol in the leather holster it came with. Holster is black (fuq, 1941 with WaA14). Key is present (WaA655). Magazines are a mess, see photos, nothing matching, although one has an fxo body. I know next to nothing regarding the holsters, I am afraid to say. Now, the gentleman who owns this byf41, claims to having it been appraised at $3,500. I tend to believe the value is nearer $2,000, maximum. He originally wanted to ask $5,000. Regardless, here are some photos, and I would very much appreciate your constructive comments and a range of value for the package. I referred the gentleman to this forum to get an opinion on these items, but he was stubborn regarding his original estimate and "didn't want to mess around on the internet". I am going to refuse to sell this at his minimum asking price ($3,500) as I believe it to be fanciful, unless I am quite wrong. Thanks Gents, Ez