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John Sabato · 05-24-2011, 08:33 AM

George,

The recommendation of grip replacement is a valid one. Remember that the wood used in the grips is much more subject to deterioration than the metal. The grips are 70+ years old and likely very dry and brittle. Even if they are okay on firing, an accidental drop could be fatal to the grips. I recommend buying some reproduction grips for shooting.

As far as a a gunsmith in NJ, I wish I could help you, but I personally don't know any there. Perhaps one of our members from NJ might see your post, and offer to check it out for you.

If you could post some good quality photographs and tell us a little about the gun's ownership history, we might be able to determine whether or not the gun is safe to fire. For instance, if the gun has been in the possession of the soldier who brought it back as a trophy after WW2 and has not been modified, then the gun is likely just fine...

I invite you to post photos and tell us about all the markings on the gun. That may help.

05-24-2011, 08:33 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	George, The recommendation of grip replacement is a valid one. Remember that the wood used in the grips is much more subject to deterioration than the metal. The grips are 70+ years old and likely very dry and brittle. Even if they are okay on firing, an accidental drop could be fatal to the grips. I recommend buying some reproduction grips for shooting. As far as a a gunsmith in NJ, I wish I could help you, but I personally don't know any there. Perhaps one of our members from NJ might see your post, and offer to check it out for you. If you could post some good quality photographs and tell us a little about the gun's ownership history, we might be able to determine whether or not the gun is safe to fire. For instance, if the gun has been in the possession of the soldier who brought it back as a trophy after WW2 and has not been modified, then the gun is likely just fine... I invite you to post photos and tell us about all the markings on the gun. That may help. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*