byf Luger straw parts

MSW · 02-06-2019, 05:12 PM

Hello,

FNG/Newb checking in with a (probably) basic question. Great site—thank you for the information. As an “analog man in a digital world,” please forgive me & my search skills.

I have a matching byf 41 Luger (except magazines) that the straw colors are absent. I bought it from a small rural gun store without papers, but the story was it was a WWII bring-back & papers lost. Son sold it after dad died.

The bore is clean, bluing 90+%. Shoots great. It is in opposition to my 1944 Remington Rand. The Luger’s grips are worn like the blueing & not abused. I‘ve sent pics to collectors regarding my question & been offered $2k, but it’s not for sale. My questions & reason for sending pics was to ask an opinion re: refinishing, since the safety, trigger, extractor & takedown lever aren’t straw color, but blue. All major parts are marked “51” corresponding to the last 2 digits of the 4 digit serial number. There were 2 mags, complete with waffenamps & stylized, script letters, but neither has matching serial numbers

The trigger, takedown lever, extractor & safety are blue. From my reading, polishing & baking at 450F will re-straw the parts; will this add to the value? My understanding is to leave these “as is” as any refinishing can detract from value.

Is it true Mauser/byf stopped straw parts 1937? But, I was also told this wasn’t true...as “parts bins” would have had straw colored parts in 1941...which seems unlikely, but I’m not an expert.

Thank you for your help! And thank you for a great site. I’d love to buy a real, age appropriate holster & add some other Lugers, but I’m concerned about getting scammed by less scrupulous Luger sellers. Any recommendations for straight shooters?

Thank you again!

02-06-2019, 05:12 PM	#1
MSW New User Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	byf Luger straw parts Hello, FNG/Newb checking in with a (probably) basic question. Great site—thank you for the information. As an “analog man in a digital world,” please forgive me & my search skills. I have a matching byf 41 Luger (except magazines) that the straw colors are absent. I bought it from a small rural gun store without papers, but the story was it was a WWII bring-back & papers lost. Son sold it after dad died. The bore is clean, bluing 90+%. Shoots great. It is in opposition to my 1944 Remington Rand. The Luger’s grips are worn like the blueing & not abused. I‘ve sent pics to collectors regarding my question & been offered $2k, but it’s not for sale. My questions & reason for sending pics was to ask an opinion re: refinishing, since the safety, trigger, extractor & takedown lever aren’t straw color, but blue. All major parts are marked “51” corresponding to the last 2 digits of the 4 digit serial number. There were 2 mags, complete with waffenamps & stylized, script letters, but neither has matching serial numbers The trigger, takedown lever, extractor & safety are blue. From my reading, polishing & baking at 450F will re-straw the parts; will this add to the value? My understanding is to leave these “as is” as any refinishing can detract from value. Is it true Mauser/byf stopped straw parts 1937? But, I was also told this wasn’t true...as “parts bins” would have had straw colored parts in 1941...which seems unlikely, but I’m not an expert. Thank you for your help! And thank you for a great site. I’d love to buy a real, age appropriate holster & add some other Lugers, but I’m concerned about getting scammed by less scrupulous Luger sellers. Any recommendations for straight shooters? Thank you again!