Help on ID

ronquil396 · 09-27-2003, 06:21 PM

Being a new member, please bear with me.
I am the proud owner of a 9mm luger and have been for 45 years. This gun has been my side arm on many a hunting or fishing trip. WHAT A PLEASURE TO SHOT.
I will try to explain all the markings, then maybe some one can tell me about it and an approx. value.
on left side rear, stamped P.08
on top of action front stamped-42 rear of action stamped -byf
on right side of action are three eagles, the back 2 have -135 stamped below them.
under barrel, stamped 7180, all other parts matching.
original blue 80/85 % No rust, or pitting.
Have 2 clips marke P.08, but can not find a serial # thanks ,John

Navy · 09-28-2003, 03:42 PM

You have a byf (Mauser last Luger code) manufactured in 1942, the last year of "official" manufacture. In the condition you cite, it will have little collector value but should be useful to you in the future as it has been in the past...a fine service pistol.

Tom A.

ronquil396 · 09-28-2003, 07:54 PM

A few answers I was looking for. Where built, and approx value. Thanks for your expert advice.

Edward Tinker · 09-28-2003, 09:29 PM

The 42 equals 1942, while the byf is actually Mauser, in the city of Oberndorf, Germany.

A shooter Luger is worth $450-$550, yours probably a bit more, an extra magazine is worth around $85 - $125, unless both magazines are numbered and match the gun, then even in its condition, would be worth more.
I'd like to see pictures?

Also, your 80-85% condition isn't that bad and could be worse or could be better than stated, I would be happy to help post any pictures.

Ed

ronquil396 · 09-28-2003, 10:21 PM

Thanks Ed for yr info.
regards, John

ronquil396 · 09-29-2003, 05:37 PM

Thanks, Ed & Tom,
One more question, then Ill go away.
All these years i thought I had a Luger, now I find out I have a Mauser. Please whats the difference?

Edward Tinker · 09-29-2003, 06:44 PM

Georg Luger made the design better, the company that made it was DWM, then Mauser, everyone calls it either a Parabellum or a Luger.

It's a luger, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

You can go to general information on your left and read some more if you'd like. No trouble, more questions is just fine. If you irritate us, we'll just not answer! And that isn't likely,

Ed

09-27-2003, 06:21 PM	#1
ronquil396 User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help on ID Being a new member, please bear with me. I am the proud owner of a 9mm luger and have been for 45 years. This gun has been my side arm on many a hunting or fishing trip. WHAT A PLEASURE TO SHOT. I will try to explain all the markings, then maybe some one can tell me about it and an approx. value. on left side rear, stamped P.08 on top of action front stamped-42 rear of action stamped -byf on right side of action are three eagles, the back 2 have -135 stamped below them. under barrel, stamped 7180, all other parts matching. original blue 80/85 % No rust, or pitting. Have 2 clips marke P.08, but can not find a serial # thanks ,John

09-28-2003, 09:29 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	The 42 equals 1942, while the byf is actually Mauser, in the city of Oberndorf, Germany. A shooter Luger is worth $450-$550, yours probably a bit more, an extra magazine is worth around $85 - $125, unless both magazines are numbered and match the gun, then even in its condition, would be worth more. I'd like to see pictures? Also, your 80-85% condition isn't that bad and could be worse or could be better than stated, I would be happy to help post any pictures. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-29-2003, 06:44 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	Georg Luger made the design better, the company that made it was DWM, then Mauser, everyone calls it either a Parabellum or a Luger. It's a luger, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> You can go to general information on your left and read some more if you'd like. No trouble, more questions is just fine. If you irritate us, we'll just not answer! And that isn't likely, Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-28-2003, 03:42 PM	#2
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	You have a byf (Mauser last Luger code) manufactured in 1942, the last year of "official" manufacture. In the condition you cite, it will have little collector value but should be useful to you in the future as it has been in the past...a fine service pistol. Tom A.

09-28-2003, 07:54 PM	#3
ronquil396 User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A few answers I was looking for. Where built, and approx value. Thanks for your expert advice.

09-28-2003, 10:21 PM	#5
ronquil396 User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Ed for yr info. regards, John

09-29-2003, 05:37 PM	#6
ronquil396 User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, Ed & Tom, One more question, then Ill go away. All these years i thought I had a Luger, now I find out I have a Mauser. Please whats the difference?