Mauser Guns Collectors Forum
Pistols => Mauser P38 Pistol => Topic started by: lugerlout on June 30, 2015, 11:58:33 AM
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Is there any significance in the large 'X' in front of the serial number of my byf44 P38?
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Yes, it tells us that your pistol is an imported Russian capture from WW 2.
Sarge
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Is there any significance in the large 'X' in front of the serial number of my byf44 P38?
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.
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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