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X Marking

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lugerlout:
Is there any significance in the large 'X' in front of the serial number of my byf44 P38?

Sarge:
Yes, it tells us that your pistol is an imported Russian capture from WW 2. 
Sarge

donp326:

--- Quote from: lugerlout on June 30, 2015, 11:58:33 AM ---Is there any significance in the large 'X' in front of the serial number of my byf44 P38?

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Sarge is correct in addition the gun will be "dipped" and will have a black jelly bean lustre.  It probably is also import marked.  These guns are generally classed as shooters as the collector value is minimal to none. That is unless it is a rare 480 or somthing like that.  A BYF44 Mauser is a fairly commom variation.

jcorl:
The interesting thing is that some Russian Capture weapons have the X and some do not.  I have one that is not X marked.

Enjoy your pistol.

Jim

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