Luger Questions

Fr0zenEddie · 12-01-2020, 01:40 PM

I'm fairly new to lugers and picked this one up a while ago. And from what I've read, its got me scratching my head as yo what it is I might have. Its a byf 41 mauser I believe based on the markings. Its also a Russian capture from the looks of it, and from what I've read the black plastic grips (which appear to be original and repaired at some point) could make this a "black widow"? Im looking for some opinions on if this is true or not. Any input would be appreciated.

HerrKaiser · 12-01-2020, 02:10 PM

Not sure what there is to scratch your head about, seems like a pretty nice condition BYF 41 Luger that was captured by the Russians. There is a test you can perform to see if the grips are original bakelite or replacement black plastic that was usually put on the Russian imported guns. Looks like some pitting on the right side and a replaced takedown lever, but otherwise in good shape.

Fr0zenEddie · 12-01-2020, 02:58 PM

Thank you. Yes. It does have some pitting around the grips on the right side. Was basically just curious about the grips and if there was a way to tell if they were real or fake. Do you know what the test is?

4 Scale · 12-01-2020, 03:08 PM

This thread discusses ways of determining grip originality.
http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...ht=black+grips

Fr0zenEddie · 12-01-2020, 03:31 PM

Thank you so much!

mrerick · 12-01-2020, 08:37 PM

Our forum FAQ has info on grips too... Download the free PDF.

12-01-2020, 01:40 PM	#1
Fr0zenEddie New User Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Luger Questions I'm fairly new to lugers and picked this one up a while ago. And from what I've read, its got me scratching my head as yo what it is I might have. Its a byf 41 mauser I believe based on the markings. Its also a Russian capture from the looks of it, and from what I've read the black plastic grips (which appear to be original and repaired at some point) could make this a "black widow"? Im looking for some opinions on if this is true or not. Any input would be appreciated. Attached Thumbnails

12-01-2020, 02:10 PM	#2
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	Not sure what there is to scratch your head about, seems like a pretty nice condition BYF 41 Luger that was captured by the Russians. There is a test you can perform to see if the grips are original bakelite or replacement black plastic that was usually put on the Russian imported guns. Looks like some pitting on the right side and a replaced takedown lever, but otherwise in good shape. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

12-01-2020, 08:37 PM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Our forum FAQ has info on grips too... Download the free PDF. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

12-01-2020, 02:58 PM	#3
Fr0zenEddie New User Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Thank you. Yes. It does have some pitting around the grips on the right side. Was basically just curious about the grips and if there was a way to tell if they were real or fake. Do you know what the test is?

12-01-2020, 03:08 PM	#4
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	This thread discusses ways of determining grip originality. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...ht=black+grips

12-01-2020, 03:31 PM	#5
Fr0zenEddie New User Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Thank you so much!