byf 42 rig

stg44fan · 09-17-2017, 10:12 PM

I just want your guys opinion on this rig. As you know I am new to Lugers and learning much as I can about them every day. My main focus has been Imperial and Weimar police models but this one also strikes me as interesting. It appears to be in very good condition with correct magazines, tool, and holster. The seller is offering it to me for $2000. Your comments are appreciated.

Thanks,
Eric

gunbugs · 09-17-2017, 10:52 PM

From the photos it looks pretty squared away to me. Other opinions may differ.

tharpo · 09-17-2017, 11:28 PM

Looks like a good one to me! Price is in the ballpark.

Norme · 09-18-2017, 01:45 AM

Hi Eric,
That rig looks very cheap to me, the SE/135 tool alone sells for $300.00 nowadays. I think you should jump on it.
Regards, Norm

Eugen · 09-18-2017, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Norme

the SE/135 tool alone sells for $300.00 nowadays.

Golly, that is a pleasant surprise. I've got one of those little puppies.

Mac Cat · 09-18-2017, 12:36 PM

Good price and nice holster, in my amateur opinion !

stg44fan · 09-21-2017, 12:39 AM

Thanks. Anyone else care to comment? The owner wants to do the transfer tomorrow. I'm really on the fence about this one.

DavidJayUden · 09-21-2017, 08:30 AM

It's not a "steal" but is good quality stuff. If you only want a bargain, let it go, but if you want a good piece, then jump on it.
But waive $1800 under his nose first...
dju

Mac Cat · 09-21-2017, 09:10 AM

it's customary to ask for 3-day inspection period.

Sky Zero · 09-21-2017, 01:05 PM

I honestly think that's a pretty good bargin to a collector. If the holster is worth close to 300, the pistol is about 1700, which imo is a fine price. Not a steal, but a fair and acceptable price. If you offer him say 1800 and he says 1900 or 1915, you're getting an additional 75 to 100 bucks off, meaning you could be getting that firearm for 1600 to 1615. That's honestly pretty good, and cheaper than what I paid for my byf 41 rig 5 years ago

alvin · 09-21-2017, 04:04 PM

More important make sure the panels being genuine and original. No need to stuck on $100, $150. In longer term, if you trade these things in future, it's easy to earn thousands dollars out of these guns. Of course, in inflated dollars though.

kurusu · 09-21-2017, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by stg44fan

Thanks. Anyone else care to comment? The owner wants to do the transfer tomorrow. I'm really on the fence about this one.

If you are "on the fence" on this one maybe you should consider collecting Glocks instead.

Sorry. Couldn't help it. The voices in my head made me write that.

abukafura · 09-22-2017, 07:00 AM

Like others who have commented, I would say "Jump on it." Holster, tool and condition of pistol make this a nice investment, in my opinion. I also agree that you should offer a lower price to start with. All the seller can say is NO but you may come out ahead. Nic rig, indeed.

snipershot1944 · 09-22-2017, 08:51 AM

go for it

09-17-2017, 10:12 PM	#1
stg44fan User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Portland OR Posts: 81 Thanks: 42 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	byf 42 rig I just want your guys opinion on this rig. As you know I am new to Lugers and learning much as I can about them every day. My main focus has been Imperial and Weimar police models but this one also strikes me as interesting. It appears to be in very good condition with correct magazines, tool, and holster. The seller is offering it to me for $2000. Your comments are appreciated. Thanks, Eric Attached Thumbnails

09-17-2017, 10:52 PM	#2
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 636 Thanks: 335 Thanked 1,141 Times in 379 Posts	From the photos it looks pretty squared away to me. Other opinions may differ.

09-17-2017, 11:28 PM	#3
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 536 Thanks: 116 Thanked 375 Times in 153 Posts	Looks like a good one to me! Price is in the ballpark.

09-18-2017, 01:45 AM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Hi Eric, That rig looks very cheap to me, the SE/135 tool alone sells for $300.00 nowadays. I think you should jump on it. Regards, Norm

09-18-2017, 12:36 PM	#6
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 672 Thanks: 2,012 Thanked 542 Times in 292 Posts	Good price and nice holster, in my amateur opinion !

09-21-2017, 12:39 AM	#7
stg44fan User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Portland OR Posts: 81 Thanks: 42 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	Thanks. Anyone else care to comment? The owner wants to do the transfer tomorrow. I'm really on the fence about this one.

09-21-2017, 08:30 AM	#8
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	It's not a "steal" but is good quality stuff. If you only want a bargain, let it go, but if you want a good piece, then jump on it. But waive $1800 under his nose first... dju

09-21-2017, 09:10 AM	#9
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 672 Thanks: 2,012 Thanked 542 Times in 292 Posts	it's customary to ask for 3-day inspection period.

09-21-2017, 01:05 PM	#10
Sky Zero User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 308 Thanks: 134 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	I honestly think that's a pretty good bargin to a collector. If the holster is worth close to 300, the pistol is about 1700, which imo is a fine price. Not a steal, but a fair and acceptable price. If you offer him say 1800 and he says 1900 or 1915, you're getting an additional 75 to 100 bucks off, meaning you could be getting that firearm for 1600 to 1615. That's honestly pretty good, and cheaper than what I paid for my byf 41 rig 5 years ago

09-21-2017, 04:04 PM	#11
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	More important make sure the panels being genuine and original. No need to stuck on $100, $150. In longer term, if you trade these things in future, it's easy to earn thousands dollars out of these guns. Of course, in inflated dollars though.

09-22-2017, 07:00 AM	#13
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 89 Times in 57 Posts	Like others who have commented, I would say "Jump on it." Holster, tool and condition of pistol make this a nice investment, in my opinion. I also agree that you should offer a lower price to start with. All the seller can say is NO but you may come out ahead. Nic rig, indeed.

09-22-2017, 08:51 AM	#14
snipershot1944 User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, part of the occupied Confederacy Posts: 299 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	go for it