My Luger --41 byf

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Hi, I'm new to the forum, what a great wealth of information. My luger was given to me a year ago by my mother in law. My father in law died and she gave me his "bring back" when I expressed some interest. I wish I had more interest in guns when he was alive, the result being that I really don't have a great wealth of detail about where he got it. "Took it from a dead German officer." is about all I have aside from the safety inspection he got on the gun stateside (calls it a 38cal lol)

Serial number is 1404 all parts match including the firing pin but not the magazine (aluminum base). I would say 85-90% blue, but I really don't have the experience in judging that. Good grips, still mostly sharp and not oil darkened. Bore is nice. Shoots well.

Also with a holster, no markings, in decent shape except the belt loops, one of which is missing. It is the kind of holster were a squared 'U' of metal projects through a slot when closed and the leather tab slipps through the 'U'

I have no intention of selling for any price, but I would very much appreciate any information anyone would be willing to give. Is the magazine right for a Mauser or were they just substituted around in the German army? We might get a digital camera someday but no pic's now.

Thanks,