***PICS *** Price check - byf 42 refurb

USMA-82 · 12-31-2010, 06:23 PM

My first venture into the Luger world...

I have a rig on hold and I'm looking for feedback. The pistol is mostly-matching (externally, at least - 61XX), with black grips, and has been re-blued (100% remaining). Package includes a reproduction holster and 2 after-market magazines. Bore looks great!

I'm looking for a shooter, not a safe queen, but I don't want to over-pay. Price is $650.

Thoughts?

UPDATED:

I finally picked it up - here a a link to my resident hangout with the (less than stellar) pictures:

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbu...-%28shooter%29

Machine Tool · 12-31-2010, 06:33 PM

Sounds Like a heck of a deal to me. Everybody needs a shooter. You will be hard pressed to find anything clean much cheaper. Have you test fired it? Can you suplly photos?
Craig

USMA-82 · 12-31-2010, 06:44 PM

Haven't test-fired because its just on-hold at the shop. Wish I had pictures. If I end up getting it, I'll post some.

Based on the input I've received here and on other forums, it's probably a good deal. I definitely need a shooter, because I can't stand the idea of letting a gun sit in a safe and not visiting the range from time to time. I also teach firearms safety classes and it is nice to have something the students can see and touch without worrying about it too much.

I guess I've answered my own question, but thanks for the input!

*

sheepherder · 12-31-2010, 06:54 PM

yes, price sounds excellent, and pics are a must...

Who did the refurb??? Is it a Russian capture/VOPO refurb??? These can be very good shooters.

USMA-82 · 12-31-2010, 08:18 PM

The gun looks like examples I've seen listed as a "black widow" but with a completely re-blued finish. Not sure who did the re-blue. I did not break it down, but it is listed as "mostly matching" and all of the exterior marked areas do match.

I will post pictures if I decide to purchase.

rivieraranch · 01-01-2011, 09:15 AM

So taking an extra repro magazine out of the equation, probably $35.00 and the holster, another $40.00; you are getting a fully refinished shooting piece for $575.00. If it was done well, the cost of the work alone would be several hundred dollars.

If you want my advice, run, don't walk to the shop and snag this thing.

sheepherder · 01-01-2011, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rivieraranch

If you want my advice, run, don't walk to the shop and snag this thing.

+ 1

JRS · 01-01-2011, 12:40 PM

A deal that sounds too good to be true what with today's Luger prices. If it sounds too good to be true, then maybe . . . . .?

USMA-82 · 01-01-2011, 04:16 PM

Thanks for the input, guys. Looks like I'm going for it!

Edward Tinker · 01-01-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRS

A deal that sounds too good to be true what with today's Luger prices. If it sounds too good to be true, then maybe . . . . .?

No, its stated as a reblue / shooter, so it is a decent price to good price, but not a steal...

USMA-82 · 03-01-2011, 09:05 PM

Picked it up - pictures link posted!

alanint · 03-01-2011, 09:21 PM

What is the chamber date?

USMA-82 · 03-01-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

What is the chamber date?

Newbie here - which date are you referring to, and where would I find it?

All I see is the "42" over the chamber.

alanint · 03-02-2011, 07:20 AM

That's it. I did not see that in the photos. Thanks

12-31-2010, 06:23 PM	#1
USMA-82 User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	*PICS * Price check - byf 42 refurb My first venture into the Luger world... I have a rig on hold and I'm looking for feedback. The pistol is mostly-matching (externally, at least - 61XX), with black grips, and has been re-blued (100% remaining). Package includes a reproduction holster and 2 after-market magazines. Bore looks great! I'm looking for a shooter, not a safe queen, but I don't want to over-pay. Price is $650. Thoughts? UPDATED: I finally picked it up - here a a link to my resident hangout with the (less than stellar) pictures: http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbu...-%28shooter%29 Last edited by USMA-82; 03-01-2011 at 09:02 PM. Reason: Pictures added

12-31-2010, 06:54 PM	#4
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,411 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	yes, price sounds excellent, and pics are a must... Who did the refurb??? Is it a Russian capture/VOPO refurb??? These can be very good shooters. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

12-31-2010, 06:33 PM	#2
Machine Tool User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 16 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Sounds Like a heck of a deal to me. Everybody needs a shooter. You will be hard pressed to find anything clean much cheaper. Have you test fired it? Can you suplly photos? Craig

12-31-2010, 06:44 PM	#3
USMA-82 User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Haven't test-fired because its just on-hold at the shop. Wish I had pictures. If I end up getting it, I'll post some. Based on the input I've received here and on other forums, it's probably a good deal. I definitely need a shooter, because I can't stand the idea of letting a gun sit in a safe and not visiting the range from time to time. I also teach firearms safety classes and it is nice to have something the students can see and touch without worrying about it too much. I guess I've answered my own question, but thanks for the input! *

12-31-2010, 08:18 PM	#5
USMA-82 User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The gun looks like examples I've seen listed as a "black widow" but with a completely re-blued finish. Not sure who did the re-blue. I did not break it down, but it is listed as "mostly matching" and all of the exterior marked areas do match. I will post pictures if I decide to purchase.

01-01-2011, 09:15 AM	#6
rivieraranch User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 101 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	So taking an extra repro magazine out of the equation, probably $35.00 and the holster, another $40.00; you are getting a fully refinished shooting piece for $575.00. If it was done well, the cost of the work alone would be several hundred dollars. If you want my advice, run, don't walk to the shop and snag this thing.

01-01-2011, 12:40 PM	#8
JRS User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	A deal that sounds too good to be true what with today's Luger prices. If it sounds too good to be true, then maybe . . . . .?

01-01-2011, 04:16 PM	#9
USMA-82 User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the input, guys. Looks like I'm going for it!

03-01-2011, 09:05 PM	#11
USMA-82 User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Picked it up - pictures link posted!

03-01-2011, 09:21 PM	#12
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	What is the chamber date?

03-02-2011, 07:20 AM	#14
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	That's it. I did not see that in the photos. Thanks