Hi Batty67, you are correct in that the 41 byfs were issued with two matching alum. A Luger expert at the gunshow where I picked it up, but NOT from him, indicated that it is so ridiculously tight that he'd consider very (very) careful removal of material off the back of the sideplate. As I recall (faintly), it is still a bit stiff, but with the sideplate on, which fits perfectly, it becomes incredibly tight. I'll need to double-check (which means disengaging it again). Good question about whether the take down lever is hard to turn with sideplate off. Numbered 95, which a friend who is very knowledgable, stated is correct for this byf (1 more than the first numbers 94).
After the sideplate it removed, the takedown lever is still very stiff however, it is easily removed from the frame. Extremely hard to turn to release the sideplate, as in, you need to pry it with a plastic tool to start it. I'm curious, what is the number stamped inside the sideplate? Also, is the takedown lever hard to turn after the sideplate is removed.
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Any suggestions on how to fix this without screwing up the value/finish? Or at least minimally? For this reason, there is a LOT of wear under/near it. One important question, though this is all matching, holy smokes Batman, the takedown lever is HARD to engage/disengage (and that is with ample lubrication). But wouldn't that fundamentally change the "history" of the magazine since it is original and supposed to have an aluminum magazine bottom? At this point, I'd be interested in acquiring an FXO mag or possibly even trading this mag for that one, unless this is much more rare/expensive magazine (but which I tend to doubt). Might take you up on your kind offer and skillset. As for near mint, I'd say my pictures are particularly good (for a change) as I was doing my best on the iphone! It definitely has plenty of honest wear. You reputation precedes you on these boards. You have a very nice byf, it aqppears to be near mint, and looks to be un-messed with. The fee for that type of revision is $45.00 which includes return postage.
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Hi Batty67, I can replace your aluminum mag bottom with a new Bakelite bottom and replace and reset the rivet? I can also install a new rivet in the alum base and set it as well. On that note, how would you rate the overall finish and condition? Thanks! Please let me know what you think, share insights, and let me know if you have any questions. I took many more pictures during the disassembly, so I can add more, as requested.Īll-in-all, I'm very pleased with my purchase of such an elegant, if Nazi era, firearm. Took a while to take some decent (or better) pix, after I carefully cleaned and lubricated the Luger. I tried the hot pin test and it barely made an indent. They appear to be "type 3" per the sticky on this great website. The bakelite grips are genuine and worn on the inside. I understand that an FXO (aluminum bottom since suffix "P") would be "correct" or, would an unmarked black plastic base be correct? All matching, save the magazine, which does not appear to be correct for this late production, so-called "Black Widow." On that note, any information anyone can provide on the magazine would be appreciated. Picked this up last weekend at a very large gunshow.
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