?Genuine? Luger Bakelite Grips

[John Sabato]

Which one is real? Which one is reproduction?



Can you guess?? Do you know??...

As some of you may be aware, Luke Smithwick and I are working on a project to help users identify genuine bakelite grips from reproduction grips. This P-08 model is sometimes referred to as a "Black Widow" Luger. Other Luger models that came equipped with bakelite grips include the Krieghoff models, but most of these grips are brown in color.

Luke and I need a larger sample of grips to make the case study worthwhile. The results of our case study will become a permanent article posted here on the Lugerforum.com website under General Information linkâ?¦

Please note that this study will NOT include the bakelite or plastic grips that were manufactured and issued to the Volkspolizei by the East Germans. These grips are identified by a bullseye symbol molded into the upper portion of both grips.

Those of you who own either a byf 41 type Luger with black bakelite grips, or a Krieghoff model Luger with bakelite grips that would like to contribute to this study must have access to a scanner, or otherwise be VERY good with a hi-end digital camera.

If you are willing to provide scans of both sides of your grips for this study please send me a private message here on the forum with your email address and when I get back from my vacation during the week of August 5th I will contact you about what is required and where to email or upload the photo/scans of your grips...

Thanks in advance for your help on this project from both Luke and myself,
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