I am surprised that there is so much discussion on a pair of grips which are totally WRONG. Under no condition would the German NSDAP government agency during WWII allow their national NSDAP eagle to be applied to a pair of (non-regulation) grips where the swastika was at the wrong angle and the eagle being slanted. These grips are probably 'post-war' or made by 'Waffenfabrik USA'.
An example of a correct NSDAP eagle can be observed on a genuine PPK Political Leader grip, and comparing a correct NSDAP eagle with the one shown on this Luger is like 'night and day'.
It is a shame that Simpson decided to list such a pistol on his web site at a ridculous price hoping that some 'sucker' will fall over it and buy it. It demonstrates that his motive is only money without upholding his reputation which is on the decline as he continues to disappoint collectors. He is walking on a thin line by occassionally offering incorrect merchandise even if he makes no guarantees (on the grips). As the saying goes, "something is not right". If Simpson cannot distinguish between right and wrong items after 25+ years in the business, then he is playing risky business which could likely backfire on him if he continues along this path. It does not take much s*** to make a bad smell.
My comments/remarks are not intended to harm Simpson Ltd, but what I say is based on fact, knowledge and reality. I notice that this forum can have a 'political umbrella' which will protect some people, but everyone has different opinions and knowledge (some more than others) which they should be able to express.
Albert
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