New Luger owner any tips?

[Mibit911]

So is the sideplate the only replacement part it seems?
I do know the bakelite grips were replacement but I heard that added to the value as more of a Russian capture kind of thing. Either way I enjoy the gun, and haven't been hurt on too many gun purchases but I also mainly deal in Revolvers and with so many luger variations I could understand if I got hit for a couple hundred. Now if my luger is less than 1500 range or sub 1000 then I'll have a problem with the purchase as I was under the assumption all parts were matching.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Mibit911

I do know the bakelite grips were replacement but I heard that added to the value as more of a Russian capture kind of thing...

I can't say if those vertically-grooved grips add to the value but I consider them unusual and they seem to be rather rare. I bought a set in pristine condition several years ago and IIRC I paid ~$200 for them. I've had them on several of my Lugers at various times but always pack them away again until I get a really great [original or not] condition Luger; preferably a VoPo/RC refurb. I don't mind non-matching numbers but I [would] insist on dip-bluing only.

I agree; you have a WINNAH!!!