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Ron Wood · 04-21-2004, 02:17 AM

Doubs,
They could be replacements. But you will also find some 1917 and 1918 Lugers with "Buchenholz" (beech) grips that are much lighter than the walnut ones. They were oiled but not stained, so they are quite light. I have a 1917 artillery with matching grips that look similar.

Postscript: After looking at the larger photos, the grips appear more "rounded" than DWM originals, so I am inclined to agree that they may be replacements.

04-21-2004, 02:17 AM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	Doubs, They could be replacements. But you will also find some 1917 and 1918 Lugers with "Buchenholz" (beech) grips that are much lighter than the walnut ones. They were oiled but not stained, so they are quite light. I have a 1917 artillery with matching grips that look similar. Postscript: After looking at the larger photos, the grips appear more "rounded" than DWM originals, so I am inclined to agree that they may be replacements. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction