Grip restoration
 

I recently added a Vickers to my collection and other than the grips it is in great shape. I remember someone who restored some grips for me some time ago but can’t remember who. Anybody have any suggestions?

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I have both original DWM PO8 grips and/or Indonesian replacement griips for your Vickers. TH

Jim Solomon here on this forum does grip repairs and restorations.

My grips aren’t terrible and the numbers match just want them freshened up, I am however looking for a #94 firing pin. It is the only art that doesn’t match.

The Vickers Ltd, Dutch Lugers were used hard in a tropical climate so it's always interesting to hear of one in great shape. Could we see a few pictures of your new Vickers ?
Mark

Alas, we lost Hugh Clark (who did grip work) last year. Jim Solomon recently did a beautiful job of grip restoration for me.

I’m out of town this weekend, I’ll post some next week.

So often when an experienced and talented craftsman is lost, there is not always some new young guy to take his place. Regretfully, the talent pool seems to be dwindling. We need to cherish and support the few we have. :typing:

Cleaned the gun up tonight. Cleaned up nice. I wound up cleaning the grips with Clorox clean up and scrubbing with a small paint brush. Then liberaly rinsed with cold water. Then wiped them with a little teak oil. I’m satisfied.

Would you have a firing pin for this gun, #94? It’s the only part that doesn’t match. Also the pin that holds trigger actuator to the side cover is falling out. Is this something I can deal with or something you can fix?