byf 42 "m" Block Portuguese

Skookum · 07-05-2008, 06:44 PM

Can you tell me if the "m" block byf 42's command any premium in value over the standard byf 42's? As a follow-up, are they worth less because they did not see service in the German military?

Thanks

Ron Smith · 07-06-2008, 10:57 AM

Hi John,

I'm really not the guy to be answering your question but, it's my understanding that due to the scarcity of Portugese byf 42s. They do bring a premium over German Military byf 42s. I'm not certain by how much.

They seem to be sought after by Mauser Luger collectors.

Ron

Lugerdoc · 07-08-2008, 11:56 AM

John, These were standard BYF PO8s, so even though given to Portugal, unless thay have some Portugese proofing (quite ofter rebarrel over the years) and with a nice M43 Portugese holster, I doubt that they would sell for any more that a compartable condition earlier German military BYF. Also remember that about half of the M & N suffix 42s were sent to Bulgaria. TH

John Sabato · 07-08-2008, 12:24 PM

... and some were also phosphate (parkerized) finish rather than blued if I remember correctly.

Skookum · 07-08-2008, 05:24 PM

Well, you've answered my question. Thanks very much for each of the responses.

Regards,

John

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Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi John, I'm really not the guy to be answering your question but, it's my understanding that due to the scarcity of Portugese byf 42s. They do bring a premium over German Military byf 42s. I'm not certain by how much. They seem to be sought after by Mauser Luger collectors. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	John, These were standard BYF PO8s, so even though given to Portugal, unless thay have some Portugese proofing (quite ofter rebarrel over the years) and with a nice M43 Portugese holster, I doubt that they would sell for any more that a compartable condition earlier German military BYF. Also remember that about half of the M & N suffix 42s were sent to Bulgaria. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	... and some were also phosphate (parkerized) finish rather than blued if I remember correctly. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-08-2008, 05:24 PM	#5
Skookum User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, you've answered my question. Thanks very much for each of the responses. Regards, John