WTK: byf 42 Luger value (Pics)

Cincylance · 06-11-2003, 09:21 PM

OK, I didn't get pics yet, but here are some answers to your questions...

______* I can not find a reference for a holster maker with the code "dld". Does a Waffen acceptance mark appear on the holster? What is the WaA # ??

__It is marked WaA195 to the right of "dld" (?) over "42"

______* Have you tried the "smell" test yet?? If the inside smells like musty old cow leather, you're on the right track. If it smells like an India Buffalo hide or new tanning solution....oh, well!!

__It smells correct to me, but it's not a strong odor.

______* Does the back of the holster show a "P.08" marking? Where is its location if it appears?

__Yes. It's located in the upper right corner of the back of the holster.

______* BTW...what is the S/N and letter block of your byf 42?? Most were shipped with a fxo (Haenel)maker's marked mag with two sE/37 waffen acceptances...all located on the side of the mag body. The mag pictured above appears to be either a "122" code or a "fxo" code marked example. Maybe...just maybe...a real early byf 42 would have an unnumbered, extruded, center pinned, aluminum based fxo mag.

__Luger's serial number is 6814g. Mag is marked only on one side with "fxo" and two 37 acceptance stamps. Also marked "P08" (read below.) The mag is unnumbered.

______* If the mag is P.08 marked, does the straight leg of the letter "P" point to the edge of the mag or toward the base plug or mag long axis centerline?

__The "P08" mark runs vertically along the length of the mag with the leg of the "P" pointing to the edge.

______If the holster is fake, it's the absolute best WW2 german faked item I've ever seen. I hope this helps. Maybe I can get some pics still.

__Thanks!
Cincylance

06-11-2003, 09:21 PM	#15
Cincylance User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK, I didn't get pics yet, but here are some answers to your questions... ______* I can not find a reference for a holster maker with the code "dld". Does a Waffen acceptance mark appear on the holster? What is the WaA # ?? __It is marked WaA195 to the right of "dld" (?) over "42" ______* Have you tried the "smell" test yet?? If the inside smells like musty old cow leather, you're on the right track. If it smells like an India Buffalo hide or new tanning solution....oh, well!! __It smells correct to me, but it's not a strong odor. ______* Does the back of the holster show a "P.08" marking? Where is its location if it appears? __Yes. It's located in the upper right corner of the back of the holster. ______* BTW...what is the S/N and letter block of your byf 42?? Most were shipped with a fxo (Haenel)maker's marked mag with two sE/37 waffen acceptances...all located on the side of the mag body. The mag pictured above appears to be either a "122" code or a "fxo" code marked example. Maybe...just maybe...a real early byf 42 would have an unnumbered, extruded, center pinned, aluminum based fxo mag. __Luger's serial number is 6814g. Mag is marked only on one side with "fxo" and two 37 acceptance stamps. Also marked "P08" (read below.) The mag is unnumbered. ______* If the mag is P.08 marked, does the straight leg of the letter "P" point to the edge of the mag or toward the base plug or mag long axis centerline? __The "P08" mark runs vertically along the length of the mag with the leg of the "P" pointing to the edge. ______If the holster is fake, it's the absolute best WW2 german faked item I've ever seen. I hope this helps. Maybe I can get some pics still. __Thanks! Cincylance __________________ Cincylance cincylance@fuse.net (home) lance_langdon@lpkdesign.com (work)