Mauser byf 42 side plate question - Page 2

TBeardmore · 08-20-2002, 01:41 AM

Good evening, all -

About two weeks ago I acquired my first Luger, a Mauser byf 42. I have a question about the side plate.

Looking at many of the fine photo examples on the Luger forum, I've noticed that the long vertical rectangular "lug" on the front end of the plate is very pronounced with very cleanly-defined edges and corners when compared with mine. On mine, the lug is less pronounced, with rounded edges and corners; however, its s/n is clearly stamped into the main face of the side plate, and there doesn't seem to be any apparent signs of grinding. My question is: has my side plate's lug been ground down for some reason, or was this the style for byf 42 Luger's?

Thanks for any insight you can offer.

Best,
Tom

08-20-2002, 01:41 AM	#1
TBeardmore User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mauser byf 42 side plate question Good evening, all - About two weeks ago I acquired my first Luger, a Mauser byf 42. I have a question about the side plate. Looking at many of the fine photo examples on the Luger forum, I've noticed that the long vertical rectangular "lug" on the front end of the plate is very pronounced with very cleanly-defined edges and corners when compared with mine. On mine, the lug is less pronounced, with rounded edges and corners; however, its s/n is clearly stamped into the main face of the side plate, and there doesn't seem to be any apparent signs of grinding. My question is: has my side plate's lug been ground down for some reason, or was this the style for byf 42 Luger's? Thanks for any insight you can offer. Best, Tom