BYF42 "m" block question

josef · 01-28-2008, 08:35 PM

Hi, I came across a BYF42 all matching with two unmarked FXO black bottom magazines. The rig came in a Portugese holster. But the holster came attatched to a Wehrmacht belt and buckle, and was brought home by a Canadian soldier in Holland. I have a few questions from the experts.
First, I understood ALL BYF42 late P08s went to Portugal, correct? This one is in the 'n"block.
Second, was "n"the last block for the BYF production of P08s?
Third, I just find it so unlikely this late BYF42, in a Portugese holster, attatched to a Wehrmacht belt and buckle set, was recovered in Holland during the war. Is it even possible this rig could have been given to the Wehrmacht for their use, or have I been led down the road?
My interest is in German P08s, and if this is a Port BYF, what is the value like compared to a German one? I think it is a very nice rig.
I hope to post pics soon, thanks for any help. I did do a search, but still would like to know more. Thanks again,
Joe

EDIT! I thank the forum members for identifying this as a M block, not n, thank you!

01-28-2008, 08:35 PM	#1
josef User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CANADA Posts: 194 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	BYF42 "m" block question Hi, I came across a BYF42 all matching with two unmarked FXO black bottom magazines. The rig came in a Portugese holster. But the holster came attatched to a Wehrmacht belt and buckle, and was brought home by a Canadian soldier in Holland. I have a few questions from the experts. First, I understood ALL BYF42 late P08s went to Portugal, correct? This one is in the 'n"block. Second, was "n"the last block for the BYF production of P08s? Third, I just find it so unlikely this late BYF42, in a Portugese holster, attatched to a Wehrmacht belt and buckle set, was recovered in Holland during the war. Is it even possible this rig could have been given to the Wehrmacht for their use, or have I been led down the road? My interest is in German P08s, and if this is a Port BYF, what is the value like compared to a German one? I think it is a very nice rig. I hope to post pics soon, thanks for any help. I did do a search, but still would like to know more. Thanks again, Joe EDIT! I thank the forum members for identifying this as a M block, not n, thank you!