1941 byf Luger

[ralph a]

Thank you for the replies. I'll take some better pictures, so that I might get a more definite answer. Meanwhile, here is a sampling of the sort of militaria I collect.

Note the absence of hooked crosses...

Now to find that perfect Imperial Luger...

[ralph a]

Here we go.

From Edward: "...from the markings on the left near the serial number and the stamping over of the suffix on the front of the frame?"

Are these what you refer to? Did you mean markings on either side of the left-side serial? Looks like four circles, and one of the circle groups is superimposed over some sort of sunburst stamp.

What is "stamping 'over of' the suffix? Please clarify, thanks!

[ralph a]

Maybe these pictures of the finish are better...

The finish is deep blue/black. It looks uniform except on the handles, where it is a bit worn and shows some minor pitting. VERY minor.

I got a comment that "something on the right slide appears to be a replacement part." Any idea what this is in reference to? I could not get an elaboration.

[ralph a]

There are absolutely no other markings anywhere on the magazines. Is the one with the shiny heel what is known as a "forced match?" (See top of thread)

There are also no markings on the grips. But there IS this tantalizing little series of scratches (pictured twice, in different light; difficult to capture in a photo):

[ralph a]

I appreciate all comments and details about the pistol and its holster. The gent who is selling it wants $2500. From what I've researched here, that seems a little off...

[ralph a]

Don, as requested. Thanks!

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by ralph a

Here we go.

From Edward: "...from the markings on the left near the serial number and the stamping over of the suffix on the front of the frame?"

Are these what you refer to? Did you mean markings on either side of the left-side serial? Looks like four circles, and one of the circle groups is superimposed over some sort of sunburst stamp.

What is "stamping 'over of' the suffix? Please clarify, thanks!

Yes, these are them! East German rework, sunbursts to either side of the serial number on the left bbl. extension were over stamped before they could be imported in the '80s-90s- no "commie" imports allowed! The suffix is part of the original serial number on the frame, it is obliterated which just leaves the four digits.

What all this means is that it is an import of an east german rework of a Nazi luger, refinished and likely some parts replaced,
the magazines were numbered to match at the rework time.

To your second question, I believe the take down lever may be an E. German made replacement. if you could show a picture of all of it as close as is in
your post #6, it would help.

and Welcome.