Soviet grip plates

jussi16 · 07-18-2010, 09:19 AM

Any idea what these are worth? Are they rare or common? They seem to be in a good condition.

John Sabato · 07-19-2010, 08:54 AM

Not common but also not rare... They were on some of the Russian capture Lugers imported about 10 years ago...that were reportedly used the the East Germans.

They are the same high quality bakelite that was used by the Germans, but not at all comfortable in my hand... I used to see them for $10 or less on ebay back then. I have no idea what they might be worth today...$25? $45? who knows? I think I have a pair somewhere that somebody gifted to me...

It is possible that they were produced on the same equipment as the German production, but they ruined the checkering pattern with their "improvement" of straight lines... IMHO

jonnyc · 07-19-2010, 09:41 AM

I saw a pair for sale about a month ago for $20. I have a set on my RC Luger and I love them, very comfy and I get a solid grip.

sheepherder · 07-19-2010, 11:55 AM

I bought a pair about 9 - 12 months ago for $35, IIRC...

Very well made; no warping; no bubbles; nice shine...

07-18-2010, 09:19 AM	#1
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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Not common but also not rare... They were on some of the Russian capture Lugers imported about 10 years ago...that were reportedly used the the East Germans. They are the same high quality bakelite that was used by the Germans, but not at all comfortable in my hand... I used to see them for $10 or less on ebay back then. I have no idea what they might be worth today...$25? $45? who knows? I think I have a pair somewhere that somebody gifted to me... It is possible that they were produced on the same equipment as the German production, but they ruined the checkering pattern with their "improvement" of straight lines... IMHO __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-19-2010, 11:55 AM	#4
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	I bought a pair about 9 - 12 months ago for $35, IIRC... Very well made; no warping; no bubbles; nice shine... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

07-19-2010, 09:41 AM	#3
jonnyc User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 425 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	I saw a pair for sale about a month ago for $20. I have a set on my RC Luger and I love them, very comfy and I get a solid grip.