Frankenluger (or maybe Mauserhoff?)

[mrerick]

Those are likely type 1 (very early) plastic grips. They are rare and are very valuable. Think a few hundred dollars. They were used by Krieghoff and (in a very limited way) tested at Mauser.

The Mauser "hump" started in mid 1937.

Take a look inside the side plate and see if the number "62" or "63" is in there. If so, it's a matching Mauser plate. IIRC a few that year might not have numbers inside.

All the numbering dies that I can see (except for the toggle train) look like Mauser die stamps. The receiver proof and acceptance is, of course, Mauser as well - except the E/2 on the toggle.

The "R" on the tang of the middle toggle is interesting. I wonder if this somehow marked an armorer's replacement or some kind of "Revision control" work at an armory or higher level repair facility? It certainly looks to be in excellent condition, and some kind of facility work within the Luftwaffe could account for the toggle train and grips.

I personally would not change a thing about it. It is how your Grandfather kept it.

If you want an all matching gun, just purchase one instead of chasing the parts.

[Shum8]

Originally Posted by mrerick

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Take a look inside the side plate and see if the number "62" or "63" is in there. If so, it's a matching Mauser plate. IIRC a few that year might not have numbers inside.

Just looked - this one is unmarked on the back side.....

Originally Posted by mrerick

The "R" on the tang of the middle toggle is interesting. I wonder if this somehow marked an armorer's replacement or some kind of "Revision control" work at an armory or higher level repair facility? It certainly looks to be in excellent condition, and some kind of facility work within the Luftwaffe could account for the toggle train and grips.

Truly, knowing the answer to that would be WAY more gratifying than finding "correct" parts........

Originally Posted by mrerick

I personally would not change a thing about it. It is how your Grandfather kept it.

Normally that's the direction I usually head. I think the whole reason I got to thinkin about swapping the toggle linkage I was the challenge of finding one...... I figure finding one in similar condition, marked as needed, AND affordable would be virtually impossible. Leave it as is I shall

Originally Posted by mrerick

If you want an all matching gun, just purchase one instead of chasing the parts.

I may have one - the American Eagle that came with this one I believe is...... But I haven't dug into it yet. (I also assumed the Other was a Krieghoff, so that'll teach me not assume LOL)

Thanks for the info - I normally shy away form Lugers and Colt SSA's due to how easily one can loose his shorts without the knowledge you folks have....... Talk about being outside my comfort zone LOL.

Rob