that should be 'byf 41 and that means it was made by Mauser. value depends on overall condtion................
Steel and wood.
probably none
prices vary based on condition. send me a picture of the items if you want an offer.....
You're thinking of the Luger P08 (Pistole-Parabellum 1908, named after its creator, Herr Georg L. Luger) manufactured by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) during the early 1900's. The most typical sidearm of German officers until the introduction of the Walther P38 in the late 30's. The end of the war caused its final manufacturer, Waffenfabrik Bern, to cease production in 1945."Ruger" is, on the other hand, a current American firearms company started in 1949 Connecticut and is also named after one of its creators.
The Luger P08 (Pistole-Parabellum 1908) was the standard German sidearm up until the introduction of the Walther P38 in 1938. The Luger was the more common to be issued to officers up until its final manufacturer ceased production in 1945.
The P08 was not made in 1830.
$13 USD / RM 32 in 1945
The Luger P08 was a standard sidearm of the German Military in both World Wars.
I believe you will find that the German Luger P08 went into production in the early 1900's. P08 basically refers to Pistol of 1908.The luger was used extensively during WW1 and WW2 by German forces.
Steel and wood.
depends on overall condition
Value is driven by condition and originality. Your Luger may be $200, or $2000. You will need an hands-on evaluation from an experienced dealer or appraiser. There are DOZENS of variations of Lugers. Sorry-
This is sort of like how much is a 1915 automobile worth? Just as there are many models of cars, there are many models of Luger. Value will depend on EXACT model, condition, and originality. It may range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars for some rare versions. An accurate answer will require a hands-on assessment from a person that knows Lugers.
Better is a very relative term. In terms of quality and reliability, the P08 Luger rated higher in these regards. It also used a more powerful cartridge. But it was also complicated and expensive to manufacture, which is why the P38 came to be.
remove the magazine they pull UP on the top toggle which will then eject any round in the chamber.......................
it is probably a 30 cal luger, which is a bottle neck cartridge.
The P08 Luger was a pistol, and a very iconic one of the Germany during both World Wars. It was also the pistol which introduced the 9x19mm cartridge (also known as the 9mm Parabellum or 9mm Luger).