The left side of the slide has the scarce highly desirable "byf/42" marking. The serial number matches on the slide frame and barrel lug. The "Eagle/135" proof is present on the left side of the barrel lug and left side of the frame. The right side of the slide has a firing proof flanked by "Eagle/135" proofs. Fitted with ribbed grips. The "P.38" marked magazine has an "Eagle/135" proof on the spine. Due to production problems all "byf/42" P38 pistols were assembled in 1943 and are in the 1943 serial range which began at 1. When these pistols were assembled, slides with the "byf42" markings were mixed in randomly with 1943 components.

Very fine. The pistol retains 80% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with some minor high edge wear. There are a couple small patches of mild pitting on the slide. The grips are excellent with a small missing surface chip and a few minor handling marks.

Visible serial numbers match, "Eagle/88" proofs are present, ribbed grips and "jvd" magazine.

Very good. The pistol retains 70% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The grips are fair with a missing chip, a loose section near the top rear of the frame (left panel) and some minor handling marks.