Hoping to find out some general info on pistol

Philip · 12-18-2002, 05:56 PM

I have had this pistol for years now, found it covered in dust, hiding on the bottom shelf of a gun shop in the late 80's, and am just trying to get to know it a little better [img]wink.gif[/img]

Its a PO8, with the markings byf 42 and the proof marks are eagle 135 twice and eagle with what appears to be a tiny swastika. The side plate is not matched to the rest of the pistol [img]frown.gif[/img] and the 6 inch barrel has some marks on it that show that it has been removed/installed some time prior to my obtaining it.

The barel has on the left side B'O'HLER STAHL made in austria on it. Would someone give me a little info such as am I right that this is a military issue pistol made by Mauser? The serial number is 9XXX, so what year was it probably made in? Is this barrel mached to this pistol or is it a aftermarket replacement? I appreciate any info you guys can send my way.

Thanks, Philip

12-18-2002, 05:56 PM	#1
Philip New User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hoping to find out some general info on pistol I have had this pistol for years now, found it covered in dust, hiding on the bottom shelf of a gun shop in the late 80's, and am just trying to get to know it a little better [img]wink.gif[/img] Its a PO8, with the markings byf 42 and the proof marks are eagle 135 twice and eagle with what appears to be a tiny swastika. The side plate is not matched to the rest of the pistol [img]frown.gif[/img] and the 6 inch barrel has some marks on it that show that it has been removed/installed some time prior to my obtaining it. The barel has on the left side B'O'HLER STAHL made in austria on it. Would someone give me a little info such as am I right that this is a military issue pistol made by Mauser? The serial number is 9XXX, so what year was it probably made in? Is this barrel mached to this pistol or is it a aftermarket replacement? I appreciate any info you guys can send my way. Thanks, Philip