byf41 655&135 both proofs

[Silvereagle29]

6345 with the no suffix letter has broken the code. The normal 41-byf was a 655 655 accepted Luger during the n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, and z blocks. The transition to inspector number 135 appeared in the no suffix block (near January 1942) Consequently, 655 135 and finally 135 135. The 41-byf ended in the - b - block although 96% of this block was the 42 date Lugers. Yes, these transition pistols are a great addition to any collection. Try and hunt down a 655 655 and a 135 135 pistol to make your 41-byf collection complete. Black plastic grips are nice after the - q - or later block. Beware of "BLACK WIDOWS" with black plastic grips before this suffix letter. Could be WaA USA enhancing a Luger to the "BLACK WIDOW" status in order to generate "a few dollars more". Same with the black plastic magazine bottoms. June of 1941, about the - q - or later suffix. No, a 41 42 or 1940-42 with black plastic grips is not correct. Brown plastic on a 1940-42 yes. Someone mentioned the - u - block of the 41-byf Lugers as a thought on 655 135 acceptance marked pistols, to early. The - u - block pertains to magazine numbering. Mauser severly curtailed the numbering of Luger magazines after the - u - block. Good thought to keep in mind when you find a 41-byf or 42-byf with two matching magazines. If you have a bunch of spare magazines, I need the numbers for my next mailing list. If your magazine doesn't match your pistol, maybe someone else is looking for that specific magazine. email me for the directions. Thanks