Re: BYF 42

Marvin · 03-18-2002, 03:11 PM

Gilly,

The 1942 Luger could have an aluminum bottom or a plastic bottom magazine and be correct (aluminum bottom should be numberedt o the pistol). This magazine is called the "Type 4" and will be straight cut across the bottom, and the pin holding the bottom to the body will be located in the center of aluminum bottom, in the dished out area.

The numbers stamped on the right side of the receiver are the Waffenamt Stamps and these are military inspection stamps and the final test proof stamps. If you will look in the Technical Information Section on the left, and then click on the "Markings" section, you can read a history of the Waffenamt, and the types stamps you have on your pistol.

As to the stock lug, yes a shoulder stock can be attached to it, but DO NOT DO THIS, EVER! It is not legal to attach a shoulder stock to your pistol unless it has been registered with the ATF, and they probably would not allow it anyway. The shoulder stock is normally used with Artillary Lugers of the WWI Era.

Glad to have yo on the Forum and come often. I hope this has helped a little and maybe others may have additional information to offer.

Marvin

03-18-2002, 03:11 PM	#3
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BYF 42 Gilly, The 1942 Luger could have an aluminum bottom or a plastic bottom magazine and be correct (aluminum bottom should be numberedt o the pistol). This magazine is called the "Type 4" and will be straight cut across the bottom, and the pin holding the bottom to the body will be located in the center of aluminum bottom, in the dished out area. The numbers stamped on the right side of the receiver are the Waffenamt Stamps and these are military inspection stamps and the final test proof stamps. If you will look in the Technical Information Section on the left, and then click on the "Markings" section, you can read a history of the Waffenamt, and the types stamps you have on your pistol. As to the stock lug, yes a shoulder stock can be attached to it, but DO NOT DO THIS, EVER! It is not legal to attach a shoulder stock to your pistol unless it has been registered with the ATF, and they probably would not allow it anyway. The shoulder stock is normally used with Artillary Lugers of the WWI Era. Glad to have yo on the Forum and come often. I hope this has helped a little and maybe others may have additional information to offer. Marvin