An unforgettable visit

Douglas Jr. · 05-26-2009, 11:39 AM

What I great find! I loved the gun and your story about how you got it.

Congratulations,

Douglas

cma22inc · 05-26-2009, 12:22 PM

Great find indeed!

Thanks for sharing.

Frank · 05-26-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote: George Anderson:
"The grips were made for whoever would buy them. Mauser was authorized by the army in 1939 to secure ersatz plastic grips for the P08's when shipments of walnut grips were interupted. Very, very few show up on '39 Lugers and then in 1940, while still rare, they are a bit more common. Brown plastic grips were also used in 1940."

Hey George, where did you find this authorization? Reference? Any information would be appreciated!

05-26-2009, 12:22 PM	#2
cma22inc User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa Bay FL Posts: 93 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Great find indeed! Thanks for sharing. __________________ Matt A. Tampa, FL (C&R) Collector

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05-26-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	What I great find! I loved the gun and your story about how you got it. Congratulations, Douglas

05-26-2009, 12:53 PM	#3
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 166 Times in 87 Posts	Quote: George Anderson: "The grips were made for whoever would buy them. Mauser was authorized by the army in 1939 to secure ersatz plastic grips for the P08's when shipments of walnut grips were interupted. Very, very few show up on '39 Lugers and then in 1940, while still rare, they are a bit more common. Brown plastic grips were also used in 1940." Hey George, where did you find this authorization? Reference? Any information would be appreciated!