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[ithacaartist]

Ron, I wanted to ask you about those...notice how the checkered pattern is coarser on the left grip than the right? They're both convincingly numbered 02 on their backs. What's up with that?

Otherwise, this gun is really sweet. The sound and feel when it snaps into battery when chambering the first round strikes me as different than the later ones--like closing the door on a Rolls Royce--impressive and amazing! I can see now why you like the oldies so much.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Ron, I wanted to ask you about those...

Ask Ron if he'll swap you for an original pair of 1900 grips without the inlaid plate...

Otherwise, this gun is really sweet. The sound and feel when it snaps into battery when chambering the first round strikes me as different than the later ones--like closing the door on a Rolls Royce--impressive and amazing! I can see now why you like the oldies so much.

The tolerances are much tighter too. It didn't have to pass military trials [yet] so it was much more closely machined. The surface finish was much better too.

I like the 110+ year old patina on mine. Be sure you remove the safety lever and clean out the crud underneath it. Makes a world of difference in the safety 'staying put'.

[rhuff]

I think that that "old girl" looks just pretty spiffy!! I promise you that I won't look that good if I live to the age of that Luger. There is a lot to like on the 1900s. I think that you did just fine on this purchase.