my FiL's byf 42

sepolvora · 05-05-2008, 02:18 AM

In the "early Lugers forum" I have told about my father in law's P 0 and P38.
well, this is his P08, I hope to post the P38's if they fit in here, otherwise...

sorry if the photos are not the best. It's late and I have to sleep...
anyway, the #under the eaglemark is 135 stamped twice (yes, twice)

and as the newbies say, it has 90% of the original blueing (actually some parts are reddish), Oh! and "all numbers match"

As I said before, is not my gun, is his', it's not for sale, I don't want to khow how much it cost.
I'd just be happy if someone can tell somethig more about this gun.

Many thanks in advance!

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John Sabato · 05-05-2008, 11:58 AM

An excellent example of some of the last Mauser produced Lugers... they are among the best ever produced because they used the best metallurgy available...

The "42" indicates the year of manufacture, and the "byf" stands for production by Mauser.

Try to post some more photos taken in better light, TOP, BOTH SIDES, and front of the frame to know more about it. If you post the serial number, including the suffix letter, more than likely FRANK or one of the other Mauser afficionado's can tell you pretty close to when it left the factory.

sepolvora · 05-05-2008, 10:57 PM

Here are new pictures, I hope they look better.
It's earlier today.
I did not get what the Moderator meant to say, sorry :-(

best regards

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Frank · 05-06-2008, 09:03 AM

Hi Juan, nice Luger!! Welcome to the Luger Forum!

Your pistol, Serial Number 1209m was part of a contract for shipment to Portugal in Late 1942 or 1943. Hope this helps a little!

sepolvora · 05-06-2008, 12:29 PM

Admin:
thanks for your class on Edit my own posts
I will try next time.

Wish me luck!

05-05-2008, 02:18 AM	#1
sepolvora User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	my FiL's byf 42 In the "early Lugers forum" I have told about my father in law's P 0 and P38. well, this is his P08, I hope to post the P38's if they fit in here, otherwise... sorry if the photos are not the best. It's late and I have to sleep... anyway, the #under the eaglemark is 135 stamped twice (yes, twice) and as the newbies say, it has 90% of the original blueing (actually some parts are reddish), Oh! and "all numbers match" As I said before, is not my gun, is his', it's not for sale, I don't want to khow how much it cost. I'd just be happy if someone can tell somethig more about this gun. Many thanks in advance! (Moderator's note... changed all the URL image tags to IMG so the photos would show in your post. Welcome to the Lugerforum.)

05-05-2008, 11:58 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	An excellent example of some of the last Mauser produced Lugers... they are among the best ever produced because they used the best metallurgy available... The "42" indicates the year of manufacture, and the "byf" stands for production by Mauser. Try to post some more photos taken in better light, TOP, BOTH SIDES, and front of the frame to know more about it. If you post the serial number, including the suffix letter, more than likely FRANK or one of the other Mauser afficionado's can tell you pretty close to when it left the factory. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-05-2008, 10:57 PM	#3
sepolvora User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here are new pictures, I hope they look better. It's earlier today. I did not get what the Moderator meant to say, sorry :-( best regards (Admin Note: Use the Pencil and paper icon at the bottom right of one of your own posts and you will see the language necessary for your post to display... you cannot edit others postings, only moderators have that privilege... if your photos are shown as links then the TAGS contained in brackets [] contain the letters "URL" instead of "IMG"... make that change, and your photos will appear IN your posting...)

05-06-2008, 09:03 AM	#4
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Juan, nice Luger!! Welcome to the Luger Forum! Your pistol, Serial Number 1209m was part of a contract for shipment to Portugal in Late 1942 or 1943. Hope this helps a little!

05-06-2008, 12:29 PM	#5
sepolvora User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Admin: thanks for your class on Edit my own posts I will try next time. Wish me luck!