Is byf more expansive than 42 universal on the market?

alvin · 11-23-2009, 06:34 PM

Or just from this seller, and these particular two instances?

byf 41, started at $3000
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=147217727

42 41, started at $1300
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=147215771

Edward Tinker · 11-23-2009, 06:42 PM

He seems to think so.

What does 3rd Reich Lugers say for approiximate numbers made of each?

I would say a byf is worth more than a 1941 42; but less of them made I think.

I usually check on-line and see what has sold at gunbroker to judge if I am hiugh or low on a gun; I only look at sales that have sold, I don't even consider asking price unless it is a no reserve auction.

Ed

alvin · 11-23-2009, 07:20 PM

Thanks Ed. I just looked up the Red Book, page 66. 42 41 is actually pretty rare, only 7,000 were made, 42 change to byf in Feb of 1941, and byf 41's production volume was 126,000.

So, there are lots of emotional factors here. Or, most byf's were captured by Russian and reblued and not counted anymore?

George Anderson · 11-23-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

I would say a byf is worth more than a 1941 42; but less of them made I think.

Ed

Ed, to someone who is not a "nazi" collector but a Luger collector a 1941 42 code is worth a hell of a lot more money than a byf.

alvin · 11-23-2009, 08:32 PM

A little bit surprise. From other listed items of this seller -- 1906, Swiss, DWM, Erfurt, even with an Interarm CC!! More like a Luger oriented guy who also has a few "Nazi" guns. Probably that byf came to him high.

Edward Tinker · 11-23-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

Ed, to someone who is not a "nazi" collector but a Luger collector a 1941 42 code is worth a hell of a lot more money than a byf.

I didn't make that comment on this thread

Frank · 11-24-2009, 08:26 AM

Alvin, while I might disagree with the quoted production numbers, I would say the 41 Code 42 Lugers were only produced in about one month. So the ratio is 1 in 12 versus 41 byf 11 in 12.

Geroge is absolutely correct. In the same condition, the 41 Code 42 is a much greater value than the 41 byf.

alvin · 11-24-2009, 05:00 PM

Thanks! If it was not because I am waiting for FFL, I really want to drive to the store to see what he carries. Called Atlanta, the lady who answered the phone gave me another number, called again, it's answer machine. So hard to find people near Thanksgiving.

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alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Is byf more expansive than 42 universal on the market? Or just from this seller, and these particular two instances? byf 41, started at $3000 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=147217727 42 41, started at $1300 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=147215771

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11-23-2009, 07:20 PM	#3
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Thanks Ed. I just looked up the Red Book, page 66. 42 41 is actually pretty rare, only 7,000 were made, 42 change to byf in Feb of 1941, and byf 41's production volume was 126,000. So, there are lots of emotional factors here. Or, most byf's were captured by Russian and reblued and not counted anymore?

11-23-2009, 08:32 PM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	A little bit surprise. From other listed items of this seller -- 1906, Swiss, DWM, Erfurt, even with an Interarm CC!! More like a Luger oriented guy who also has a few "Nazi" guns. Probably that byf came to him high.

11-24-2009, 08:26 AM	#7
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Alvin, while I might disagree with the quoted production numbers, I would say the 41 Code 42 Lugers were only produced in about one month. So the ratio is 1 in 12 versus 41 byf 11 in 12. Geroge is absolutely correct. In the same condition, the 41 Code 42 is a much greater value than the 41 byf.

11-24-2009, 05:00 PM	#8
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Thanks! If it was not because I am waiting for FFL, I really want to drive to the store to see what he carries. Called Atlanta, the lady who answered the phone gave me another number, called again, it's answer machine. So hard to find people near Thanksgiving.