John, some recent data has been found that approved the use of the bakelite grips and plastic bottom magazines in June 1941 (I think the month is correct, but it could be off a little). That being the case, anything earlier with bakelite grips would have been a field replacement or a post war replacement.
I'm also not sure about the 2 percent. I have seen more wood grips on byf 42 Lugers than black bakelite, but I can't say they are original since I didn't remove them.
Still a nice pistol either way!!
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