Where to Buy Un-numbered fxo P08 Mags?

hyrax222 · 07-26-2011, 01:22 PM

Some of you have said that my P08 byf 41 (no suffix) would be most correct with "un-numbered" aluminum bottomed "fxo" "37" magazines. All I see at auction are the numbered and suffixed ones. Where or who can I source the un-numbered ones from?

Thank you all as usual for your help to this Newbie!

George Anderson · 07-26-2011, 01:58 PM

Steven, I have three such mags. I have been squirreling away unnumbered Third Reich magazines for some time. I like to keep them out of the hands of people who will number them. I will sell you one but it won't be cheap. What is the pistol you intend to put it with?

hyrax222 · 07-26-2011, 06:17 PM

I have a byf 41, no suffix. I have bought a cxb 41 black holster and have a E/135 tool coming. I would like to have two correct magazines to complete my Luger. If you will part with an unmarked magazine (fxo 37) what kind of money will you require?

George Anderson · 07-27-2011, 09:57 AM

$300

hyrax222 · 07-27-2011, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the kind offer. I will have to save for a little more time...

caflashbob · 07-28-2011, 12:46 AM

i also have an unnumbered aluminum bottom magazine.

There is a small "42" on the bottom indicating it is an armorers replacement "correct" part.

Never seen one for sale either. Would trade mine for the correct mag for my byf 41 4553U if you happen to have it?

Story I heard was when these arms were surrendered the pistols went in one pile the mags in another. No matches.

Good luck. Bob

Edward Tinker · 07-28-2011, 03:20 AM

Bob, that is essentially true, I have heard the story from vets enough that I know it is true, in addition guns that were captured may or may not have a matching magazine, in war time, if your magazine gets lost or damaged, you aren't likely to get it renumbered to match...

A un-numbered magazine is seen in several variations, all depending on when made; you see un-numbered Erfurt and DWM wood bottomed (and remember that DWM commercials weren't numbered), then later the 42, S42 and eagle 655 unnumbered; I have had some of each and they sell well, I assume for the purposes that Geo said above.

Ed

bergwerk · 07-28-2011, 09:41 AM

hello all , why would the spare magazines be un numbered for the byf 41, - just curious . alan

07-26-2011, 01:22 PM	#1
hyrax222 User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oregon City Posts: 62 Thanks: 90 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Where to Buy Un-numbered fxo P08 Mags? Some of you have said that my P08 byf 41 (no suffix) would be most correct with "un-numbered" aluminum bottomed "fxo" "37" magazines. All I see at auction are the numbered and suffixed ones. Where or who can I source the un-numbered ones from? Thank you all as usual for your help to this Newbie!

07-27-2011, 01:46 PM	#5
hyrax222 User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oregon City Posts: 62 Thanks: 90 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	UnNumber Magazines Thanks for the kind offer. I will have to save for a little more time...

07-28-2011, 12:46 AM	#6
caflashbob User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Unnumbered mag i also have an unnumbered aluminum bottom magazine. There is a small "42" on the bottom indicating it is an armorers replacement "correct" part. Never seen one for sale either. Would trade mine for the correct mag for my byf 41 4553U if you happen to have it? Story I heard was when these arms were surrendered the pistols went in one pile the mags in another. No matches. Good luck. Bob

07-28-2011, 03:20 AM	#7
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	Bob, that is essentially true, I have heard the story from vets enough that I know it is true, in addition guns that were captured may or may not have a matching magazine, in war time, if your magazine gets lost or damaged, you aren't likely to get it renumbered to match... A un-numbered magazine is seen in several variations, all depending on when made; you see un-numbered Erfurt and DWM wood bottomed (and remember that DWM commercials weren't numbered), then later the 42, S42 and eagle 655 unnumbered; I have had some of each and they sell well, I assume for the purposes that Geo said above. Ed __________________ 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

07-26-2011, 01:58 PM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Steven, I have three such mags. I have been squirreling away unnumbered Third Reich magazines for some time. I like to keep them out of the hands of people who will number them. I will sell you one but it won't be cheap. What is the pistol you intend to put it with?

07-26-2011, 06:17 PM	#3
hyrax222 User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oregon City Posts: 62 Thanks: 90 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I have a byf 41, no suffix. I have bought a cxb 41 black holster and have a E/135 tool coming. I would like to have two correct magazines to complete my Luger. If you will part with an unmarked magazine (fxo 37) what kind of money will you require?

07-27-2011, 09:57 AM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	$300

07-28-2011, 09:41 AM	#8
bergwerk User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: north Posts: 59 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hello all , why would the spare magazines be un numbered for the byf 41, - just curious . alan