byf 42 question

Norme · 02-11-2013, 07:56 PM

Hi Rich, I'm no big expert on British proofs. My gun, the one shown in the photo, is not "GERMANY" or importer marked and the few other British proofed guns I've seen weren't marked either. I assume they were all fired with at least one proof round, and the ones I've seen were proofed with rounds ranging from 9 to 15 tons per square inch.
Regards, Norm

Levi 42 · 02-11-2013, 09:36 PM

Hi Guys, thanks for your responce.

Would I be safe to consider a 20-30% reduction in price over a similar condition unmarked Luger would be a safe guess of value? If not what would be your guess of percentage?

Other fireams that I have collected in the past, if import marks were on them, I would pass but if this byf in nice otherwise I might want to make an educated offer.

Thanks again........Levi

02-11-2013, 07:56 PM	#1
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Rich, I'm no big expert on British proofs. My gun, the one shown in the photo, is not "GERMANY" or importer marked and the few other British proofed guns I've seen weren't marked either. I assume they were all fired with at least one proof round, and the ones I've seen were proofed with rounds ranging from 9 to 15 tons per square inch. Regards, Norm

02-11-2013, 09:36 PM	#2
Levi 42 User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 49 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	Hi Guys, thanks for your responce. Would I be safe to consider a 20-30% reduction in price over a similar condition unmarked Luger would be a safe guess of value? If not what would be your guess of percentage? Other fireams that I have collected in the past, if import marks were on them, I would pass but if this byf in nice otherwise I might want to make an educated offer. Thanks again........Levi