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Unread 11-12-2014, 11:24 AM   #28
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Originally Posted by luger.parabellum View Post
"I still think that the removed lanyard is part of the mystery. That, in combination with the slot in the grip, perhaps once formed the base for some sort of sight mount, as earlier suggested."


I think the same.
The metal attachment looks like it has been there a long time, but the grip is not stable enough to be a sight mount since it is only retained by the screw at the bottom. While it may have had a mechanical purpose that is currently unknown to us, I can't concur that a sight mount is a plausible reason...

The inletting on the inside of the grip is certainly done purposefully, and the screw holding the plate would have to be VERY short so that it did not pierce or protrude beyond the outer grip surface. This would not be a substantial location to mount anything. perhaps, the grip got a chip knocked out of it, and this was the owner's method of providing some support at the top edge where the grip fits into the frame for mounting? At least until a new grip could be acquired... and then maybe the gun was captured before a replacement grip could be obtained.

All speculation of course, except my statement that this surface would not be sturdy enough to support an accoutrement/accessory attached to the grip.



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