Question: Luger byf 41

SamuelGrath · 01-06-2013, 06:56 PM

Just bought my first Luger and need some info on it....its a byf 41. I'm assuming it is a Mauser P08, serial # in the 15XX range. Still have to disassemble to see if the internal numbers match....I just could not put it down long enough to concentrate LOL. My wife said it is my Xmas gift this year..just bought a house and funds were tight so her blessing made it easier...Believe it or not it was a gunshow DEAL! The guy I got it from upgraded to a nicer Luger and passed this one to me...wasn't even going ask the price..tired of getting disappointed..Had 3 people ask to look at it as I was doing the paperwork...damn! It was meant to be!! My wifes Uncle sent me to this site as he is a collector too. Hope you guys can help me out...Thanks again!

Edward Tinker · 01-06-2013, 07:10 PM

welcome to the forum!

some more precise info can help you, ie any suffix on the serial number?

A byf = Mauser and 41 = the year 1941

Have you checked to see if it matches? The last two of the serial number should be on all the small parts, so whatever your XX is, is the two numbers you should be looking for.

Although good to have, your holster and the black bottom magazine are likely repro's.

Ed

mrerick · 01-07-2013, 04:19 PM

Hi Samuel, and welcome to the forum.

Marc

rhuff · 01-07-2013, 04:45 PM

I would have to say that the last two numbers of his XXX would be #34, and should be found on the small parts.

John Sabato · 01-07-2013, 08:36 PM

I don't know what you paid, but the finish on the gun only has minor freckling that will look better when you clean it up. I would bet the numbers match. It should be a tack driver. I owned one just like it, and it was programmed to never miss what I aimed at... For a military gun it was as accurate as any I have ever owned.

welcome to te Luger fraternity... enjoy.

SamuelGrath · 01-08-2013, 08:22 PM

Haven't had a chance to verify the internal numbers yet...no suffix and the spare mag and holster are repo's (deal sweetners LOL)! Will let you guys know when I disassemble...Thanks again!

SamuelGrath · 01-08-2013, 08:23 PM

Oh...and paid $650.

01-06-2013, 06:56 PM	#1
SamuelGrath New User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question: Luger byf 41 Just bought my first Luger and need some info on it....its a byf 41. I'm assuming it is a Mauser P08, serial # in the 15XX range. Still have to disassemble to see if the internal numbers match....I just could not put it down long enough to concentrate LOL. My wife said it is my Xmas gift this year..just bought a house and funds were tight so her blessing made it easier...Believe it or not it was a gunshow DEAL! The guy I got it from upgraded to a nicer Luger and passed this one to me...wasn't even going ask the price..tired of getting disappointed..Had 3 people ask to look at it as I was doing the paperwork...damn! It was meant to be!! My wifes Uncle sent me to this site as he is a collector too. Hope you guys can help me out...Thanks again! Attached Thumbnails

01-06-2013, 07:10 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	welcome to the forum! some more precise info can help you, ie any suffix on the serial number? A byf = Mauser and 41 = the year 1941 Have you checked to see if it matches? The last two of the serial number should be on all the small parts, so whatever your XX is, is the two numbers you should be looking for. Although good to have, your holster and the black bottom magazine are likely repro's. 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

01-07-2013, 08:36 PM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I don't know what you paid, but the finish on the gun only has minor freckling that will look better when you clean it up. I would bet the numbers match. It should be a tack driver. I owned one just like it, and it was programmed to never miss what I aimed at... For a military gun it was as accurate as any I have ever owned. welcome to te Luger fraternity... enjoy. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-07-2013, 04:19 PM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	Hi Samuel, and welcome to the forum. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-07-2013, 04:45 PM	#4
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,288 Thanks: 2,702 Thanked 971 Times in 716 Posts	I would have to say that the last two numbers of his XXX would be #34, and should be found on the small parts.

01-08-2013, 08:22 PM	#6
SamuelGrath New User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Haven't had a chance to verify the internal numbers yet...no suffix and the spare mag and holster are repo's (deal sweetners LOL)! Will let you guys know when I disassemble...Thanks again!

01-08-2013, 08:23 PM	#7
SamuelGrath New User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh...and paid $650.