[lugerholsterrepair]

John, I understand what you are saying about the machine marks on the grips and yes you are right there are many machining similarities , not only on Krieghoff machinery but DWM and Mauser. Randall Gibson takes pains to point this out in his excellent book. I do have to agree with Daubs in his assesment of the problem and have to re-iterate that machining metal is much different than plastic that may have been machined while still in the mold block.

Be that as it may ,I think my second message in my previous statement was in defense of Mr. Shattuck. The chain of possesion is unclear and I believe the benefit of the doubt is proper and good.
Since I am in an agreeable mood I must also concur that no definitive proof can come from discussing the photo's. But they sure look the same to me!

[QUOTE] I congratulate you and Luke for this effort on the black widow grips. I look forward to reading then copying the article for my files.