BYF 41 Question: Slide Flush w/ Frame?

mm · 01-08-2002, 03:04 PM

I have a 41 Byf, all matching. Just under the barrel, where the slide and frame meet, I noticed that these surfaces are not perfectly flush - should they be? Is this something to be concerned about, as a collector, as a shooter. How much variance is acceptable? Is this the result of normal fitting or wear. Overall, it has been rated as original (w/plastic grips) at 90% by knowledgeable collectors. They did not notice this unflushed area - perhaps, I created it when I fired it? Sorry, I can't provide a photo. mm

mm · 01-08-2002, 07:35 PM

mm · 01-08-2002, 07:42 PM

bill m · 01-08-2002, 10:28 PM

mm · 01-08-2002, 11:02 PM

Thank you Bill. mm

01-09-2002, 07:50 AM

mm,

I have seen all differnt type combinations of fit in this area from what you describe to a pistol which looks like the parts were all machined together.

Some of the the worst in this area are the late war P.38s. At the beginning of production the fir was perfect, but in 1944, I have noticed that the area would have all diffent type fits. This does not cause any problems with the pistol operation, it is just an appearacne thing.

I have stated this before, but we all expect perfection in fit, finish, operation of German weapons, but they were trying to save cost and time just as the US and Britain was doing in manufacturing. Notice the US pistols and rifles deteriorated in fir and finish as the war progressed.

Marvin C.

01-08-2002, 03:04 PM	#1
mm User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SFBAY Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BYF 41 Question: Slide Flush w/ Frame? I have a 41 Byf, all matching. Just under the barrel, where the slide and frame meet, I noticed that these surfaces are not perfectly flush - should they be? Is this something to be concerned about, as a collector, as a shooter. How much variance is acceptable? Is this the result of normal fitting or wear. Overall, it has been rated as original (w/plastic grips) at 90% by knowledgeable collectors. They did not notice this unflushed area - perhaps, I created it when I fired it? Sorry, I can't provide a photo. mm

01-08-2002, 07:35 PM	#2
mm User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SFBAY Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fit & Finish ? - Can anyone answer this? (EOM)

01-08-2002, 07:42 PM	#3
mm User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SFBAY Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: BYF 41 Question: Thor can you answer this?ame? (EOM)

01-08-2002, 10:28 PM	#4
bill m User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This is normal for these. (EOM)

01-08-2002, 11:02 PM	#5
mm User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SFBAY Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: This is normal for these. Thank you Bill. mm

01-09-2002, 07:50 AM	#6
Marvin C. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BYF 41 Question: Slide Flush w/ Frame? mm, I have seen all differnt type combinations of fit in this area from what you describe to a pistol which looks like the parts were all machined together. Some of the the worst in this area are the late war P.38s. At the beginning of production the fir was perfect, but in 1944, I have noticed that the area would have all diffent type fits. This does not cause any problems with the pistol operation, it is just an appearacne thing. I have stated this before, but we all expect perfection in fit, finish, operation of German weapons, but they were trying to save cost and time just as the US and Britain was doing in manufacturing. Notice the US pistols and rifles deteriorated in fir and finish as the war progressed. Marvin C.