Hi Tonyt915,
Interesting gun to be sure.... even though the barrel was likely replaced, it looks like a quality firearm for a very reasonable price!
be VERY careful with the grips......at that age, they will snap, crackle, and pop..........there are very nice journeyman replacements available, and as you said, put the set you have now into a safe location....many on this board are truly experts in the various areas of Lugers..... also the care and safe keeping of the wood.............welcome aboard....Tom
Hi Tomaustin. a question about your above comment regarding the grips- what kinds of stresses would cause the grips to snap / break? When the gun is shot the magazine advances by the width of 1 canted round, but there are grooves in the inside of the grip so that the magazine knob can move freely? The only stresses I can imagine is the pressure of the mag springs on the magazine base- I can imagine the mag base giving up, but the grips themselves? Obviously I am missing something.... please advise? Thanks.
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