P.38 byf 42

[Gene]

All,

Just wondering what a realistic value would be for my byf 42 P.38, all matching numbers. Let me know if you need more pics. Thanks a lot--

Gene

[bodes]

I had a chance to buy one similar (ac42 instead) complete with holster....The guy originally wanted $1200, but I wasn't really in the market for one...I think he ended getting between $8-900...Bodes

[Gene]

Thanks but I think $900 is a bargain price that someone may have lucked into.

[bodes]

Thanks but I think $900 is a bargain price that someone may have lucked into.

Perhaps, but I did buy a nice byf44 w/soft holster not too long ago for $700....Bodes

[Gene]

I still think it's one of those 'they're still out there' kinds of prices

[bodes]

I still think it's one of those 'they're still out there' kinds of prices

You may want to check gunbroker prices just to see what people are willing to spend....That's generally what I like to do when I'm curious about them (prices)....Bodes

[Gene]

I do, and Gunbroker can be a good barometer but there are a lot of auction-frenzy realized prices that are downright crazy. I figured axing the locals here on the WAF would be best

[Mauser888]

In that condition I would think about $600.00 in today's market.

[ed flisak]

I would agree with Mauser88 on price. It’s a nice shooter for about $600.

[JuanS]

I am not a P 38 expert but it looks like a nice matched P 38 with a good bore. It looks untouched. It has a nice Waa prof marks, pre 1945. In my neck of the woods they want 800-100- on a good day. Sometimes at a gun show they want more but as you know many sellers do not have an idea of a real value
I would like to take it to the shooting range as it will be a good shooter.
If I were you I would keep it if you only get 600
Just my opinion

Juan

[cossack1648]

Maybe condition isn't the best, but it is still decent P38. Being byf42 makes it a little bit more desirable than '43 or '44..I think it should easily bring $800 to $900 on GB.

Jack

[Gene]

Gents, no way I would sell this for $600. Thanks for the input everyone

[mmiller]

Gene,

Helluva shot (pun intended) down the bore. Shame us old collectors have to/ want to part with this stuff. I'm in the same boat.

Regards,
Mark

[Gene]

I don't need the money, I need Luftwaffe goodies!

[Douglas Jr.]

I think the value is higher than estimated before, even in such condition.
Gene's P38 is a byf 42 - the first year of production. As Mauser only started their production line very late in that year (November/December), very few made it to the Wehrmacht.
I don't have my books at hand, but according to some on line charts, only 700 byf 42 P38s were accepted into military service.
Just my two cents.
Douglas