1913 Erfurt mismatch question

[Tony Min]

Originally Posted by LugerErik

Edward,

what exactly is flat some of the trade?

That is also what I found out about the french starred P38. They usually are SVW 45 markings with the star, a different finish, and metal grips.

But the one I am looking at has BYF 44, with bakelite? grips. So I am thinking maybe this is one of the original run the french assembled before changing the suffix to SVW.

Bear with me if I look like a novice in my knowledge. I have only had an interest so far in guns for about 6 months.

I would post about the P38 on their forum. They have some people there that don't come here.