Hello, new member questions

iqbal · 10-05-2008, 02:19 PM

Hello everybody.Like all of you i am also a luger fan though my knowledge of the weapon is zero. I have always liked german weapons and have acquired quite a few like,Mauser broomhandle, luger P08, MP5, Glock etc. The latest edition a P08 was purchased recently and as such i would like some info. about it. The serial no. is 2025 and on top it says "byf". The no.25 is repeated in other places and on the barrel there is a no.42. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards, Iqbal.

RylanBrissette · 10-05-2008, 04:04 PM

Hi Iqbal,

The byf on the toggle of your Luger means it was made by Mauser. They stamped all of the parts the last 2 numbers of the serial number, so in your case "25". Look under the new collectors section, and read the FAQ, it should tell you all of the parts that should be numbered on your Luger.

The "42" above the chamber is for the date, which is correct for a byf code, Mauser Luger.

Did you find your Luger in Pakistan?

WG dog · 10-05-2008, 06:36 PM

It's a WW2 Mauser Parabellum/Luger manufactured by Mauser in 1942. 42 on the chamber for 1942. byf on the toggle for the three letter code, secret, for P.08 mfg by Mauser.

Might have wood grips or bakelite/plastic grips. Might have a fxo marked magazine. If in good condition, should be an excellent pistol, late military production.

Just a newbie myself, will bow out for the experts.

BTW, do you like Reyes cigars?

iqbal · 10-06-2008, 09:36 AM

Rylan and WD dog,thank you for your replies.I'm glad i got a good i.e. genuine weapon.Yes i bought it in Pakistan for USD500 and it is in good condition with plastic grips.I am however looking for wooden grips but unfortunately they are out of stock at Numerick.I am also purchasing the leather holster and an extra extra mag all from Numerick.One other question,is it worthwhile to purchase the wooden stock?
Thanks once again.

RylanBrissette · 10-06-2008, 08:57 PM

When you say your Luger has plastic grips, are you talking about the black bakelite grips? If so don't change them out, leave it all original. A wooden stock would not be correct for this sort of Luger rig, but if you choose to get one I suppose you could use it as you choose.

I don't know a lot about the stocks, but if original they can be quite pricey. I would go for the snail drum

alvin · 10-06-2008, 10:17 PM

Our taste has some intersection. If possible, please post pictures of the Luger and Broomhandle.

iqbal · 10-07-2008, 09:28 AM

Alvin,i would love to post pictures but i am really terrible with computers and inspite of instructions am unable to do so .However i am trying to get the hang of it and will post as soon as possible.
Rylan,yes the grips are bake lite but they do not have any nos.on them.Hey, can i use a snail drum with this weapon.The stock costs about $140.

10-05-2008, 02:19 PM	#1
iqbal User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Karachi,Pakistan Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello, new member questions Hello everybody.Like all of you i am also a luger fan though my knowledge of the weapon is zero. I have always liked german weapons and have acquired quite a few like,Mauser broomhandle, luger P08, MP5, Glock etc. The latest edition a P08 was purchased recently and as such i would like some info. about it. The serial no. is 2025 and on top it says "byf". The no.25 is repeated in other places and on the barrel there is a no.42. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Iqbal.

10-05-2008, 04:04 PM	#2
RylanBrissette User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 189 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Iqbal, The byf on the toggle of your Luger means it was made by Mauser. They stamped all of the parts the last 2 numbers of the serial number, so in your case "25". Look under the new collectors section, and read the FAQ, it should tell you all of the parts that should be numbered on your Luger. The "42" above the chamber is for the date, which is correct for a byf code, Mauser Luger. Did you find your Luger in Pakistan?

10-05-2008, 06:36 PM	#3
WG dog Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 142 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	It's a WW2 Mauser Parabellum/Luger manufactured by Mauser in 1942. 42 on the chamber for 1942. byf on the toggle for the three letter code, secret, for P.08 mfg by Mauser. Might have wood grips or bakelite/plastic grips. Might have a fxo marked magazine. If in good condition, should be an excellent pistol, late military production. Just a newbie myself, will bow out for the experts. BTW, do you like Reyes cigars?

10-06-2008, 09:36 AM	#4
iqbal User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Karachi,Pakistan Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rylan and WD dog,thank you for your replies.I'm glad i got a good i.e. genuine weapon.Yes i bought it in Pakistan for USD500 and it is in good condition with plastic grips.I am however looking for wooden grips but unfortunately they are out of stock at Numerick.I am also purchasing the leather holster and an extra extra mag all from Numerick.One other question,is it worthwhile to purchase the wooden stock? Thanks once again.

10-06-2008, 08:57 PM	#5
RylanBrissette User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 189 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	When you say your Luger has plastic grips, are you talking about the black bakelite grips? If so don't change them out, leave it all original. A wooden stock would not be correct for this sort of Luger rig, but if you choose to get one I suppose you could use it as you choose. I don't know a lot about the stocks, but if original they can be quite pricey. I would go for the snail drum

10-06-2008, 10:17 PM	#6
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Our taste has some intersection. If possible, please post pictures of the Luger and Broomhandle.

10-07-2008, 09:28 AM	#7
iqbal User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Karachi,Pakistan Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alvin,i would love to post pictures but i am really terrible with computers and inspite of instructions am unable to do so .However i am trying to get the hang of it and will post as soon as possible. Rylan,yes the grips are bake lite but they do not have any nos.on them.Hey, can i use a snail drum with this weapon.The stock costs about $140.