New byf 42 - what did I get?

[Balder]

Originally posted by Lugerdoc
It appears that the 42 date on your reciever has been "peened" out. I recently parted out a 1936 where the inspector's marks (WaAs) on the right side of the receiver had been similarly peened out. I can only speculate, that this made WW2 lugers more legal to sell in Germany... Anyone know the real story: Israeli Army, DDR, Russians,etc. I've heard many theories. TH

Tom,

I am not sure what you mean by "peened out", please enlighten me. This particular byf 42 has been in the Norwegian Army since ww2, so whatever it means it wasn't done in order to make it legal in any way.

Regards,

Balder