1937 s / 42 or byf 42 ???

mathayus · 03-15-2019, 12:36 PM

I have a 1937 S/42 AND a BYF 42.
Both in about same condition. Like to only sell one.
Was wondering which may be more desired ?.

DavidJayUden · 03-15-2019, 01:43 PM

Nothing jumps out at me as being "wrong" with either one, so I guess it's a personal choice. Had the 1937 been of the earlier variety, rust blue with strawed parts, I would be inclined to keep that one, but...
Of course the 42 is one of the last.
If all else is equal, how about putting a price on both and keeping the one that doesn't go first?
dju

mathayus · 03-15-2019, 01:50 PM

My luck they both sell rt. Away. : )
Have extra mag and holster with both to.

mrerick · 03-15-2019, 02:24 PM

The black based FXO magazine in your byf 42 would be considered matching, and is more valuable than the other numbered aluminum based magazine unless it's matching to the 1937 Mauser Luger it's in.

Marc

mathayus · 03-15-2019, 02:27 PM

Its is stamped 4006 u.
Gun is 4009u. Wonder if Acidently marked 9 upside down

mrerick · 03-15-2019, 03:07 PM

Factory serialization errors are possible, but generally were corrected with an overstamp digit.

It's more likely that they were swapped early on, especially if the magazine is the correct type for the Luger.

Close, definitely attractive, but not matching.

Geo99 · 03-16-2019, 01:51 AM

They are both nice, probably a wash between the two.

Regarding 1937 -
The magazine is only 3 digits away with the matching letter block? I'm stupid enough to pay about 5% more for that, assuming the E/63 stamp on the bottom is correct style for late 1937.

- Geo

mathayus · 03-18-2019, 02:15 PM

im gonna list, with option to get with ? without holsters.

mathayus · 03-18-2019, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geo99

They are both nice, probably a wash between the two.

Regarding 1937 -
The magazine is only 3 digits away with the matching letter block? I'm stupid enough to pay about 5% more for that, assuming the E/63 stamp on the bottom is correct style for late 1937.

- Geo

4006/9 U E/63 same as gun

mathayus · 03-18-2019, 03:39 PM

mathayus · 03-20-2019, 11:51 AM

posted the S/42.
guess ill post the byf also

03-15-2019, 12:36 PM	#1
mathayus User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: AZ Posts: 26 Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	1937 s / 42 or byf 42 ??? I have a 1937 S/42 AND a BYF 42. Both in about same condition. Like to only sell one. Was wondering which may be more desired ?.

03-15-2019, 02:24 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	The black based FXO magazine in your byf 42 would be considered matching, and is more valuable than the other numbered aluminum based magazine unless it's matching to the 1937 Mauser Luger it's in. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-15-2019, 03:07 PM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	Factory serialization errors are possible, but generally were corrected with an overstamp digit. It's more likely that they were swapped early on, especially if the magazine is the correct type for the Luger. Close, definitely attractive, but not matching. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-16-2019, 01:51 AM	#7
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 398 Thanks: 102 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	They are both nice, probably a wash between the two. Regarding 1937 - The magazine is only 3 digits away with the matching letter block? I'm stupid enough to pay about 5% more for that, assuming the E/63 stamp on the bottom is correct style for late 1937. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

03-15-2019, 01:43 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Nothing jumps out at me as being "wrong" with either one, so I guess it's a personal choice. Had the 1937 been of the earlier variety, rust blue with strawed parts, I would be inclined to keep that one, but... Of course the 42 is one of the last. If all else is equal, how about putting a price on both and keeping the one that doesn't go first? dju

03-15-2019, 01:50 PM	#3
mathayus User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: AZ Posts: 26 Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	My luck they both sell rt. Away. : ) Have extra mag and holster with both to.

03-15-2019, 02:27 PM	#5
mathayus User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: AZ Posts: 26 Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Its is stamped 4006 u. Gun is 4009u. Wonder if Acidently marked 9 upside down

03-18-2019, 02:15 PM	#8
mathayus User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: AZ Posts: 26 Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	im gonna list, with option to get with ? without holsters.

03-18-2019, 03:39 PM	#10
mathayus User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: AZ Posts: 26 Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts

03-20-2019, 11:51 AM	#11
mathayus User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: AZ Posts: 26 Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	posted the S/42. guess ill post the byf also