Help with a 42 byf 34xxf approx value?

rub2race · 10-19-2012, 03:17 PM

Hi guys,
I I have a 1942 byf 34xxf double 135 proof marks. I'm considering adding it to the collection. It has little bluing left-maintly under the barrel and in front of the trigger guard. the rest is 40% thin brown patina with high spots and moderate frontstrap/backstrap wear. Area above serial number on frame seems pretty rounded. Minor pitting at front sight area of muzzle and the trigger guard. Seems to be a real old war horse. It is number matching/nice bore and 1 number matching magazine with no f. Grips have no number on them. Havn't tried to fire it. Mechanicly feels right and smooth.
I have the pistol but have not yet "bought" it. Myself and the seller are trying to do some research to figure out a fair price..
I know the finish is a serious consideration. The serial number matching magazine is the kicker. No holster or tool. Grips look good, but seller thinks they have been replaced. appreciate the help
Thanks in advance guys

rub2race · 10-19-2012, 04:01 PM

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mrerick · 10-19-2012, 04:05 PM

The flash makes it very difficult to judge things.

I doubt that the magazine was marked with those dies at the factory. The font isn't right.

Same thing on the breech block.

So... mismatch Luger in low finish condition, with attempt at making parts look matching. My best guess is $700.

Marc

rub2race · 10-19-2012, 08:55 PM

Thanks Marc,
The second set of pics are no flash- just ambient light at the shop. It wasn't for sale just yet. Was in the "need to know more about it" category. Neither of us knew much about it. I see some old refinish signs as well. Should matching mags be in the same font as the serial number? Thanks again for the help.

10-19-2012, 03:17 PM	#1
rub2race New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help with a 42 byf 34xxf approx value? Hi guys, I I have a 1942 byf 34xxf double 135 proof marks. I'm considering adding it to the collection. It has little bluing left-maintly under the barrel and in front of the trigger guard. the rest is 40% thin brown patina with high spots and moderate frontstrap/backstrap wear. Area above serial number on frame seems pretty rounded. Minor pitting at front sight area of muzzle and the trigger guard. Seems to be a real old war horse. It is number matching/nice bore and 1 number matching magazine with no f. Grips have no number on them. Havn't tried to fire it. Mechanicly feels right and smooth. I have the pistol but have not yet "bought" it. Myself and the seller are trying to do some research to figure out a fair price.. I know the finish is a serious consideration. The serial number matching magazine is the kicker. No holster or tool. Grips look good, but seller thinks they have been replaced. appreciate the help Thanks in advance guys Attached Thumbnails Last edited by rub2race; 10-19-2012 at 04:04 PM. Reason: added pics-removed pics coming

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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	The flash makes it very difficult to judge things. I doubt that the magazine was marked with those dies at the factory. The font isn't right. Same thing on the breech block. So... mismatch Luger in low finish condition, with attempt at making parts look matching. My best guess is $700. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-19-2012, 08:55 PM	#4
rub2race New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Marc, The second set of pics are no flash- just ambient light at the shop. It wasn't for sale just yet. Was in the "need to know more about it" category. Neither of us knew much about it. I see some old refinish signs as well. Should matching mags be in the same font as the serial number? Thanks again for the help.