Need help with grips...hundreds of them
 

Just picked these up, over 200 grips....the one photo w/ the little scraps of paper was where I broke them down by serial (at least the ones that did have them), there were more on the left grip marked than the right...I don't know if that is common or just an anomaly. There are a fair amount w/ waffenamts, but the most are probably imperial, many are unmarked. If anyone needs a specific number on a grip feel free to shoot me a PM and I'll see if I have it. Many have little checkering left, some have some pretty big chips out of them, and some are really nice, most of those I have bagged up as pairs (there were many left and right serials that did match-25 pairs or so). Just wondering what the best way is to part with these...as singles, as pairs (mismatched of course-I do have the 25 or so that have matched out, and I'm going to sell those as such when I get to it. Thanks for the advice in advance, Chris...

Just Wait Till Clark see these!

Chris..Nice score! Did you get any with EWB branded in them, large on the outside?

If these were mine I would start sorting them for further charecteristics. WW1, DWM and Erfurt from later Mauser, looking for grip safety types..Dutch types and after that... taking individual grips out that can be salvaged. Complete grips with little problems, like recheckering and need the services of a Pro like Hugh Clark.

Better words have not been spoken!! Dont break up pair or a few off!

WOW!

Any 06 grips?

Vern

Chris..Ed Tinker wants to talk to you about some of these.

if you want give me your # or call Ed.

267 238 7063
Thanks, Jerry

OK, I'll bite. Where the heck does a guy pick up over 200 Luger grips? Some dude just had 'em layin around in his garage? :bowdown:


Ez

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Yup, he did...part of an estate, I have picked up a good part of it, but really I haven't.....the guns numbered in the hundreds, including hundreds of Lugers......most are gone, I have 6 new Lugers, but picked up boxes of US Militaria, US Web Gear, I just posted an Artillery shoulder stock and holster in the Artillery section of the forum. Picked up an M3 Sniperscope...you get the idea. I made one trip where my little mini van was completely full of US Militaria alone. Chris...

I'm interested in:
a) a real good unnumbered pair, and
b) a real good pair numbered 10

Can reach me at 304 844-6046 or 304 363-0008
thanks
Jack

e-mail: jack@pfrealty.net
:typing:

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I'm a Luger Novice, just happened to be in the right place at the right time for a lot of stuff... I can spot Imperial markings and Waffenamts no problem, and know what to look for as far as grip safeties, etc.... But, I'm looking for guidance and I'll see what I can pick out for you.... Chris....
I'm going to go slow letting this go (several sets at a time), and it is just too much, but willing to work w/ folks on helping them get what they need....

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Just saw the sticky on the Early Lugers forum for grips...that helps, it will take me a few days to sort through these provided I have time...will see what we have for early grips... Chris..

cool :)



Ed

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I'll start throwing a few of these out here for discussion/perusal....Set #1, a little crusty, Serial number 40

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Set #5...I'm bagging them in ziplocs to keep 'em straight...

Set #6, GI souvenir, it is what it is...

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Set #8, repros/vopo/or original? The only set that I have, it looks like plastic compared to bakelite...pourous as well...

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Single "red 9", purely fantasy or original???

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S/42's, looking for their mates (which I may have, just need to have time to dig deeper). One is in bad shape...

#8 is a repo for a grip safety model.

Ken D

Hi Chris,

Congratulations on your "haul"!!!

Even grips that are badly chipped and worn can sometimes be brought back to life with enough skill and labor. I have repaired and re-checkered breakage around the grip safety area. There are others on this board that offer grip restoration services. The right walnut scrap stock and something like "Gorilla Glue" got things started for me.

Sorting through all your grips to find matches will help - and assigning stock numbers to sales lots will make the organization easier to present for sale.

One thing to try for imaging your grips is to use a flatbed scanner. They do a reasonable job with relatively flat objects, and can record a great deal of detail easily.

I know that this board requires "For Sale" postings to include prices. The administrators will probably chime in to let you know if they prefer individual listing posts, or aggregate postings.

You've got enough worn original grips with damage to make me wonder if the estate owner was in the business of "improving" a good number of Lugers. Did you see if replacement grips were on the other Lugers being sold?

Best wishes with all the "goodies" you acquired!!! I hope that many members can be helped through your efforts.

Marc

I need a good pair of walnut grips for S/42 Please email me pics of what you have on this:
steve@ltc-bc.com Let me know your price. Immediate need please.

I have bought 5 or 6 pair of them, well worn, but decent

Chris,

I sent you a PM with a question.

Thanks!

Bill