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Unread 11-08-2011, 11:30 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Hugh View Post
Because it is impossible to find replacement grips for the 1970's Mauser Lugers!

The grips that came on these guns were too thick and checkered 18 LPI.
Note also that the bottom of the grips at the grip screw area is shaped with straight cuts rather than the curved shape of early Lugers. That is why you can't use replacement grips, they aren't interchangeable.
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