WTK: byf 42 Luger value (Pics)

RockinWR · 06-11-2003, 11:35 PM

Cincylance,
* Thank you for a quality reply.
* WaA195: Per J. Still, TRL, Pg.112; J. Walter, TLB, Pg.284; & E. Bender, LH & A, Pg. 213 this Waffen Inspector accepted PT.08's from "dkk"-F.Offermann, "dla"-K.Barth, "dta"-G.Waldhausen, "dtu"-G.Ensink, & a number of other leather makers in the WWII period. Closest match to your reported "dld" is "dla"-Karl Barth Militareffekien-Fabrik of Waldbrohl/Rheinland. Suggest you re-check your PT & confirm.
* The unnumbered fxo mag would not be incorrect for your "g" suffix byf 42. The "right side up P.08" on this mag makes it a Type V, Mauser Military Style Mag per Don Hallock's categorization scheme. Many mags, this late in 42, were shipped with Type VI, black plastic based fxo's; but both are seen. I suspect Mauser was using up available mags in anticipation of their conversion to P.38 production later in '42.
* J. Still, TRL, Pg.66 states 113k produced in 1942 to about Nov. when the first P.38's were accepted. Puts your "g" block at about July-August assembly given a linear 10k/mo.
* All else appears to be correct too IMO. A wonderful addition. Another fxo mag & an e/135 tool and you'll have a complete keeper rig.
* BTW, most accept Mauser ceasing numbered mags about the 'u" block of the byf '41 production.
Bob

06-11-2003, 11:35 PM	#16
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 279 Thanks: 109 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Cincylance, * Thank you for a quality reply. * WaA195: Per J. Still, TRL, Pg.112; J. Walter, TLB, Pg.284; & E. Bender, LH & A, Pg. 213 this Waffen Inspector accepted PT.08's from "dkk"-F.Offermann, "dla"-K.Barth, "dta"-G.Waldhausen, "dtu"-G.Ensink, & a number of other leather makers in the WWII period. Closest match to your reported "dld" is "dla"-Karl Barth Militareffekien-Fabrik of Waldbrohl/Rheinland. Suggest you re-check your PT & confirm. * The unnumbered fxo mag would not be incorrect for your "g" suffix byf 42. The "right side up P.08" on this mag makes it a Type V, Mauser Military Style Mag per Don Hallock's categorization scheme. Many mags, this late in 42, were shipped with Type VI, black plastic based fxo's; but both are seen. I suspect Mauser was using up available mags in anticipation of their conversion to P.38 production later in '42. * J. Still, TRL, Pg.66 states 113k produced in 1942 to about Nov. when the first P.38's were accepted. Puts your "g" block at about July-August assembly given a linear 10k/mo. * All else appears to be correct too IMO. A wonderful addition. Another fxo mag & an e/135 tool and you'll have a complete keeper rig. * BTW, most accept Mauser ceasing numbered mags about the 'u" block of the byf '41 production. Bob