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Feb 01, 2004 matching serial numbers # 230 or 30 on all visiable parts. Looking at the top of the luger just aft of the barrel is the number 42, next part # 30, next part BYF and # 30, next #30. The barrel has an eagle on the right side, just aft of the barrel are three eagles with the number 135 below them. Below the barrel is the # 230 below that is the letter F. # 736 Luger S/42 1937 # 737 Luger BYF 42 # 740 P38 CYQ Feb 1945 Production # 743 DWM 1911 Military Luger (Restricted) # 744 1939 Mauser P08 # 745 Mauser S/42 1939 Police Luger w/matched mag # 746 Mauser Luger 1939 Vet Bring back Rig # 748 DWM 1915 Luger Collector Grade # 751 P38 AC 41 # 752 Luger S/42 1936 Top collector grade. This is an example of a late WWII production Mauser 'byf' code Luger pistol. These have been given the collector term 'Black Widow' Luger due to their dark blue/black salt finish. The top of the chamber is dated '42' and the toggle is marked 'byf', the war time code for the Mauser factory. The right side of the barrel extension is marked with a German firing proof and two 'eagle/135' proofs.
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The Luger P08 pistol, also referred to as the Pistole Parabellum, was first produced in 1900. It was designed by Hugo Borchardt but patented by Georg J. Luger. Though the Luger was used mostly by German forces in World War I and II, Finland, Switzerland and Poland also adopted the pistol for field use. Thanks to its smooth design and telltale curved butt, the Luger remains coveted by collectors. Before having your pistol appraised, you'll need to locate and record all of its serial numbers.
Step 1
Ensure that the Luger is not loaded with a live magazine and that the safety switch, located at the rear left-hand side of the gun, is engaged.
Step 2
Locate and write down the main four-digit serial number on the underside of the barrel, just above the trigger.
Step 3
Find the script letter, which follows the serial number, and record it onto the paper. The script letter denotes the production series of your Luger.
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Step 4
Look at the top of the pistol. Note and record the numerical code just before the start of the exposed barrel. This refers to the Luger's particular make.
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Step 5
Record the frame number, located on the left-hand side of the gun just above the trigger.
Step 6
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Take down the slide number, which is just above the beginning of the pistol butt, or handle.
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