Grip ID help needed
 

A friend bought a box of misc. grips and called me asking for help in identifying a set of grips he thought might from a Luger. He thought right. :typing:

The grips appear to be matching. Both show similar patina and wear and both have a "15" stamp on the inside (one 15 is faint but is there). The safety grip side has the letter "O" and "D" stamped, the other has Franktur looking "N". What do those mean?

Can the era be determined? Imperial, Weimer, Nazis based on the limited info. Any other insight on this pair? Lastly, since my Friend does not own a Luger he plans to sell them. What would be a fair price?

Thank you for any assistance on my questions.:thumbup:

Other than the “15” serial marking, like other Luger interior markings they are nothing more than inspector’s stamps. To my eye they are Imperial/Weimar grips (most likely Imperial). They are well worn and have the usual safety chip. In my opinion, considering the wear, unless someone needed the “15” serial number to match up with their Luger the value is around $100-$125. JMHO

I've noticed that there's generally a difference in fonts used to mark Mauser and pre-Mauser guns. The later guns have a clean line to their numbers, and the earlier ones have a more fancy script. Also, the size of the Mauser numbers in grips they marked are larger than earlier Lugers. (I can't make out the "15" on either grip.)

Tom, Dave, thank you for the helpful replies. :thumbup:

Tom, I imagined they might have come off of a DWM or an Erfurt simply because they were so well worn. But, that was just me guessing. Except for the chip, the wear is fairly even and just high point, so to speak. My buddy will be pleased with your estimated value range as I am sure he did not pay much for them.

Dave, you provided an interesting observation. But, I am not sure if these grips fonts are "fancy" or not. :confused:
Here are some close up shots of each grips' "15" stamps. Do they provide any additional insight for you?

I agree with Mr. Wood. They seem to be Imperial era for a DWM based upon size and style of the #15. ...as Ithacaartist points out. Could have been stamped later in the early 1920's. The later mauser grips I have had, usually have larger numbers if any.