byf questions

mr.ery · 03-26-2007, 03:49 PM

Hello,
This is my first post but I have been trying to wear out the search button first. I have to say that the wealth of knowledge here is top notch!
I have the same situation as many. I was left a P.08 from by grandfather who served in WWII with a wonderful story attached to it. Now I am just trying to get some FACTS about the weapon, LOL.

From my searches about my byf I have found that it does have the Mauser military proofs S/42,42. It also has a "42" stamped right behind the barrel. Noted, referenced from the "markings" page of this website; Number 46&47. and it has the last "eagle stamp" the one to the far right.

My confusion is about the rest of the "numbered stamps". They are all "21" or "2021".
Anyone know about these numbers?

Thanks.

03-26-2007, 03:49 PM	#1
mr.ery New User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	byf questions Hello, This is my first post but I have been trying to wear out the search button first. I have to say that the wealth of knowledge here is top notch! I have the same situation as many. I was left a P.08 from by grandfather who served in WWII with a wonderful story attached to it. Now I am just trying to get some FACTS about the weapon, LOL. From my searches about my byf I have found that it does have the Mauser military proofs S/42,42. It also has a "42" stamped right behind the barrel. Noted, referenced from the "markings" page of this website; Number 46&47. and it has the last "eagle stamp" the one to the far right. My confusion is about the rest of the "numbered stamps". They are all "21" or "2021". Anyone know about these numbers? Thanks.