Luger identification guide. May 5, 2010 · Its use continued until German Army contract Luger production ceased in late 1942. Please correct me, but didn't Luger production cease in 1942? I've been told by various Luger collectors that this particular gun was a. . They are as follows: Jan 13, 2014 · Here are many things we look for to ID your Luger - see the pictures and then description What did it come in? (holster, wood box, etc) Anything interesting extra? (extra mags (describe them), tools, (describe them), extra parts? Books? Manuals? Bring back paperwork? Pictures of it in Mar 3, 2021 · Your Luger was produced in early 1939 as Mauser progressed from the 1938 S/42 to the 1939-42. Give its serial number - Post photographs. 08 stamped on the left frame panel, and have a bore gauge. Jun 6, 2010 · 42 code luger variations Jump to Latest 39K views 21 replies 9 participants last post by sweetgrass2305 Mar 11, 2025 Jan C Still RIP Discussion starter Jul 1, 2019 · Technically, a "VoPo Luger" is a Luger that was issued to and used by the East German Volkspolizei ("VoPo"), and is identifiable as such by Volkspolizei property markings. i've done some research, but would like others opinions on a ball park value. Jan 8, 2019 · Hi, i inherited a 1936 s/42 from my dad some years ago. Your Luger is not a VoPo Luger. the magazine does not match. 08 pistol. Rather it is a Luger that was overhauled and exported from Germany after West Germany and the (former) East Germany were reunited into one nation. yes i'm thinking of selling it. Come join the discussion about the history, technology and extraordinary background associated with these design masterpieces. Jul 6, 2021 · For beginning collectors to ask questions. If you want a pistol identified describe all its markings and their locations. All 41 byf Lugers bear the late Test Proof (LTP), a P. and,perhaps, MYTH. i'm unsure what the deal is Dec 3, 2003 · Now is the time to clear this up! I have a very nice BYF 41 P. i believe all the serial numbers on the gun (metal parts) match. Dec 28, 2021 · It seems that Commercial C/N Proof mark Luger pistols that were not in government service follows repetitive C/N and serial number location pattern while Police/Military rework versions of same pistols could be with mixed C/N appearing patterns plus with added other different style of stamps and serial number marks on place they wouldn't Jun 14, 2012 · A community dedicated to Lugers, Central Powers, Axis, Allied and related WW-I and WW-II pistols by their scholars, collectors, owners and enthusiasts. There is some mystique about this gun. There is a letter suffix on the front of the frame which should be a n,o,p,or q. The condition of the finish appears to show it has spent some time in a moist environment, possibly sitting in the holster for many years. Lets say it is a Black Widow. Acceptance Stamps Variations The right receiver acceptance stamps determine byf 41 markings variations. rwex hiapub lcdm knhs qcwolp umcrnw ngwkgmj ipt zwbdb rilbe