BYF 42 2245k

[richie301]

I'll take more photos of the frame and post a little later.

[richie301]

They are clear and can be magnified

[Norme]

Hi Rich, Thanks for those additional photos, unfortunately they don't quite show the area I'd like to examine. For your benefit, and for others that are confused about the Mauser "hump", here is a short primer.
The original P08's made by DWM and Erfurt in WW1 had frames that looked like the first photo, at the back. The P08's produced by Mauser and Krieghoff from 1934 on, were lengthened 1mm at the back, to prevent the rear toggle pin from drifting leftwards at full recoil and jamming the gun. This was necessary because of the hotter ammo in use at the time, see second photo. In 1937, Mauser, for reasons known only to themselves, started milling away the lower part of the frame rear, thus forming the "hump", third photo.
Back to your gun, Rich. I believe it has a DWM frame, renumbered to match the 1942 Mauser top half. Best regards, Norm

[richie301]

Now I understand, here is the photo you wanted. What do the characters on the front grip strap indicate, 1/P1.2.6.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by richie301

What do the characters on the front grip strap indicate, 1/P1.2.6.

They indicate the unit the weapon was assigned to...

(No, I don't know what unit that is...)

[pitsword]

Steve, at ease..as you were!

[pitsword]

QUOTE=pitsword;199492]Steve, at ease..as you were![/QUOTE]