Just Joined...Hello to all!

M1Collector · 08-05-2007, 08:27 PM

Hello everyone,
Just joined the Luger forum and am just fascinated by the information and the knowledge of all the collectors who post here. I jumped in and bought my first Luger about 3 weeks ago at the OGCA show in Wilmington, OH. It's a matching byf 42 (except the magazine) and I thought I would post some pics for folks to see. I do have one question for those that can help me. I would like to know how to tell if the grips are original. I've taken them off and can see no markings other than what I think is the letter "V" on one of the grips. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
M.D.

M1Collector · 08-05-2007, 08:29 PM

Here's a pic of the other side.

BogeyB · 08-05-2007, 08:34 PM

M.D.

Welcome to the LugerForum! I have been a member for several years; and through the knowledge gained from this forum, I have gone from a rank ametuer to a novice!!

Mike

P.S. Post your garand pics!

M1Collector · 08-05-2007, 10:38 PM

This was my collection as of 2 years ago. It's grown since.

Enjoy!

M.D.

BogeyB · 08-05-2007, 11:03 PM

M.D.

PM sent.

Mike

byf43 · 08-06-2007, 12:41 AM

What a wonderful rifle collection you have! Nice looking P08, but clinging to what I've read in books I'm a bit confused by it. There's no P.08 marking on the side of the frame? I learned all byf coded 08 should have that mark? Can it be that there're exceptions?

tharpo · 08-06-2007, 12:55 AM

Looks to me, in the first picture there is a P.08 stamped on the left
side under the toggle. Kind of hard to see...

CROLUGER · 08-06-2007, 11:02 AM

Welcome from Croatia!
Nice Luger!

M1Collector · 08-06-2007, 08:47 PM

Thanks for the replies. To answer the question, there is a very lightly struck P.08 marking just below the toggle as mentioned by Tharpo. Maybe a second photo will help.

Regards,

M.D.

byf43 · 08-07-2007, 12:53 AM

Ah yes now I see it, thanks. Nice gun btw.

TzDreamer · 08-08-2007, 09:37 PM

Oh no! Another M1 nut with a Luger!

This is a great site!

I have 6 Springfields One each year 39 to 45 (40 is missing) 43 &45 are 100%
41 is close.

If you want to talk M1s sometime Email me at rvpinwf@gmail.com

Rob

Edward Tinker · 08-08-2007, 09:50 PM

oh, watch out, a man with a gun....

TzDreamer · 08-09-2007, 07:09 PM

And a CRAZY old man at that!

RBorecky · 08-09-2007, 07:22 PM

Not only a M1 but from Ohio also. Were growing in numbers, watch out. Rick B

08-05-2007, 08:27 PM	#1
M1Collector User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mason, OH. Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just Joined...Hello to all! Hello everyone, Just joined the Luger forum and am just fascinated by the information and the knowledge of all the collectors who post here. I jumped in and bought my first Luger about 3 weeks ago at the OGCA show in Wilmington, OH. It's a matching byf 42 (except the magazine) and I thought I would post some pics for folks to see. I do have one question for those that can help me. I would like to know how to tell if the grips are original. I've taken them off and can see no markings other than what I think is the letter "V" on one of the grips. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, M.D. Attached Thumbnails

08-05-2007, 08:29 PM	#2
M1Collector User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mason, OH. Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Other Side... Here's a pic of the other side. Attached Thumbnails

08-05-2007, 08:34 PM	#3
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	M.D. Welcome to the LugerForum! I have been a member for several years; and through the knowledge gained from this forum, I have gone from a rank ametuer to a novice!! Mike P.S. Post your garand pics! __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

08-05-2007, 10:38 PM	#4
M1Collector User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mason, OH. Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Garands This was my collection as of 2 years ago. It's grown since. Enjoy! M.D. Attached Thumbnails

08-05-2007, 11:03 PM	#5
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	M.D. PM sent. Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

08-06-2007, 12:41 AM	#6
byf43 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What a wonderful rifle collection you have! Nice looking P08, but clinging to what I've read in books I'm a bit confused by it. There's no P.08 marking on the side of the frame? I learned all byf coded 08 should have that mark? Can it be that there're exceptions?

08-06-2007, 12:55 AM	#7
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 537 Thanks: 116 Thanked 376 Times in 154 Posts	Looks to me, in the first picture there is a P.08 stamped on the left side under the toggle. Kind of hard to see...

08-06-2007, 11:02 AM	#8
CROLUGER User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Croatia. Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Nice luger! Welcome from Croatia! Nice Luger! __________________ Luger DWM 1915, Luger BYF 1942, Walther P-38 AC43 & CYQ 1944, Mauser Hsc, Steyr 1909, Frommer Stop 1916, SA XD HS 45, Beretta M34, M70, M72, M950B, 92FS, Browning 1910/22, CZ M-48, CZ PAP M59/66, Winchester 9422M, GLOCK 19.

08-06-2007, 08:47 PM	#9
M1Collector User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mason, OH. Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Better Photo... Thanks for the replies. To answer the question, there is a very lightly struck P.08 marking just below the toggle as mentioned by Tharpo. Maybe a second photo will help. Regards, M.D. Attached Thumbnails

08-07-2007, 12:53 AM	#10
byf43 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ah yes now I see it, thanks. Nice gun btw.

08-08-2007, 09:37 PM	#11
TzDreamer User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas USA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh no! Another M1 nut with a Luger! This is a great site! I have 6 Springfields One each year 39 to 45 (40 is missing) 43 &45 are 100% 41 is close. If you want to talk M1s sometime Email me at rvpinwf@gmail.com Rob

08-08-2007, 09:50 PM	#12
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	oh, watch out, a man with a gun.... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-09-2007, 07:09 PM	#13
TzDreamer User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas USA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And a CRAZY old man at that!

08-09-2007, 07:22 PM	#14
RBorecky User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not only a M1 but from Ohio also. Were growing in numbers, watch out. Rick B