Used Grips.?

hansfischer007 · 12-30-2013, 04:57 PM

Hey Guys...got a question....last year I bought an all matching 1918 DWM 9mm...pretty good shape....with the exception the grips show a lot of wear.....just dont seem like they came with the pistol...that much wear on the grips but the barrel is in good shape ...not shot out....so....am looking to replace the grips.....does anyone have any grips they would be willing to part with.?...started to buy a set off Ebay....saw two sets ...one for $29 and other for $59........I bought a set last year....and have apparently mislaid/lost the right grip....anyway....if anyone happens to have a pair of grips they would be willing to part with....let me know...and what you want for them.......maybe we can get together.....I appreciate the help as always...........Danke...Hans Fischer

Arizona Slim · 12-30-2013, 05:11 PM

Hi Hans, did you check inside the grips, very carefully, for any numbers or markings of any kind? I believe the last two digits of the serial number should be stamped inside on both grips. If I am wrong perhaps another forum member will correct me.

Lon

marshombre · 12-30-2013, 07:47 PM

Are you looking for original grips or modern replacements? If you want quality new grips, I have 2 pair of Nills grips, never used, purchased smooth and then checkered by Hugh to 22 lpi. $140 a pair. MR

ithacaartist · 12-30-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by marshombre

Are you looking for original grips or modern replacements? If you want quality new grips, I have 2 pair of Nills grips, never used, purchased smooth and then checkered by Hugh to 22 lpi. $140 a pair. MR

Hans, if those grips are the same ones at 22lpi that Hugh sent me a pic of last year, they are gorgeous! The fine checkering pattern really lets the figuring in the wood--and it is impressive--show. Your price for a pair of them would be very fair, IMHO. If I ever sold a Luger with them attached, the grips would NOT go with the gun!

(edit) On second thought, it might have been 32 lpi--insanely fine checkering

Lugerdoc · 12-31-2013, 12:15 PM

Hans, Sorry no nice original DWM grips in stock, but do have the following new repros available: dark brown or black (widow) plastic grips or new course checkered wood asian made @$25 per set + $5 S&H. Tom

nukem556 · 12-31-2013, 06:33 PM

If the grips on it are just very worn originals and fit the frame well, your best bet may be just to send those to Hugh for restoration. I sent him the original numbered grips from my 1900 Parabellum, which had the checkering worn almost completely smooth. Three weeks later, I received them back and was amazed...they looked as though they'd just left the DWM factory, beautiful checkering and that gorgeous reddish-chocolate brown color of the originals. He's a true craftsman.

12-30-2013, 04:57 PM	#1
hansfischer007 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Tennessee Posts: 233 Thanks: 509 Thanked 96 Times in 48 Posts	Used Grips.? Hey Guys...got a question....last year I bought an all matching 1918 DWM 9mm...pretty good shape....with the exception the grips show a lot of wear.....just dont seem like they came with the pistol...that much wear on the grips but the barrel is in good shape ...not shot out....so....am looking to replace the grips.....does anyone have any grips they would be willing to part with.?...started to buy a set off Ebay....saw two sets ...one for $29 and other for $59........I bought a set last year....and have apparently mislaid/lost the right grip....anyway....if anyone happens to have a pair of grips they would be willing to part with....let me know...and what you want for them.......maybe we can get together.....I appreciate the help as always...........Danke...Hans Fischer

12-30-2013, 07:47 PM	#3
marshombre User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: W Central FL Posts: 97 Thanks: 12 Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts	Are you looking for original grips or modern replacements? If you want quality new grips, I have 2 pair of Nills grips, never used, purchased smooth and then checkered by Hugh to 22 lpi. $140 a pair. MR __________________ Tempus edax rerum

12-31-2013, 12:15 PM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Hans, Sorry no nice original DWM grips in stock, but do have the following new repros available: dark brown or black (widow) plastic grips or new course checkered wood asian made @$25 per set + $5 S&H. Tom __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-30-2013, 05:11 PM	#2
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Hi Hans, did you check inside the grips, very carefully, for any numbers or markings of any kind? I believe the last two digits of the serial number should be stamped inside on both grips. If I am wrong perhaps another forum member will correct me. Lon

12-31-2013, 06:33 PM	#6
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	If the grips on it are just very worn originals and fit the frame well, your best bet may be just to send those to Hugh for restoration. I sent him the original numbered grips from my 1900 Parabellum, which had the checkering worn almost completely smooth. Three weeks later, I received them back and was amazed...they looked as though they'd just left the DWM factory, beautiful checkering and that gorgeous reddish-chocolate brown color of the originals. He's a true craftsman.