Grip ID question.

libertyman777 · 06-03-2010, 05:55 PM

Gentlemen I need some help.

Here's my situation. First, I know nothing of Lugers. I like the way they look but never had the money for one. And this fact exacerbates my problem.

I recently purchased the estate of an avid shooter, collector and big game hunter. The family had sold all the firearms but many of the parts and much of the reloading equipment was left and they wanted it gone, so I bought it for the reloading equipment.

But I've found this set of grips. Asked about them at another site and was told they were for a Luger pistol. Did some searching and can find nothing definitive, except there are lots of fakes being sold as the real deal. I'd like to get what the grips are worth, if it's $45 then fine if it's more that's okay too.

Here they are. I've looked here on the forum and they look exactly like a set of bakelite grips a Spanish speaking gentleman was inquiring about with respect to cleaning his grips. So, can anyone tell me what I've got?

Thanks,

Paul

zinfull · 06-03-2010, 07:53 PM

It is hard to tell by the pictures. I do not see anything that says they are fakes but nothing positive either. Look at the threaded holes and there should be very little brown fibers sticking out. Not much so you may need a glass. Clear close up will help.

check this out.
http://luger.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=8859

jerry

libertyman777 · 06-03-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zinfull

It is hard to tell by the pictures. I do not see anything that says they are fakes but nothing positive either. Look at the threaded holes and there should be very little brown fibers sticking out. Not much so you may need a glass. Clear close up will help.

check this out.
http://luger.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=8859

jerry

Thank you Jerry. I'll have a look.

I checked out the thread, lots of information there. Looks like they would either be type 5 or 6.

Paul

libertyman777 · 06-05-2010, 08:10 AM

I've looked with a magnifying glass. There's lots of grime in the holes so I couldn't tell what was what.

One thing I could see were what looked to be fibers on the smooth interior of the panels. Reminded me of how the fibers look on a dollar bill.

I think I need to take more pictures.

Paul

zinfull · 06-05-2010, 03:23 PM

I would say that they grips are original. Great fine. A good condition set goes for around $250.

jerry

libertyman777 · 06-05-2010, 06:08 PM

Thanks Jerry. I believe so too but I'm still going to take more pics.

Where should I list them, here?

Also, what would be good to clean them up with. Can I use a little dish soap?

Paul

FNorm · 06-05-2010, 07:02 PM

YUP, Just soap and water and a fingernail brush.

FN

libertyman777 · 06-05-2010, 07:31 PM

I've taken some additional pics. I took these through my magnifier and against a couple of different backgrounds.

John Sabato · 06-05-2010, 10:43 PM

Genuine from what I can see in these photos.

libertyman777 · 06-06-2010, 09:10 AM

Thank you John.

Hugh · 06-11-2010, 01:59 AM

They look original to me also.

06-03-2010, 05:55 PM	#1
libertyman777 User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Grip ID question. Gentlemen I need some help. Here's my situation. First, I know nothing of Lugers. I like the way they look but never had the money for one. And this fact exacerbates my problem. I recently purchased the estate of an avid shooter, collector and big game hunter. The family had sold all the firearms but many of the parts and much of the reloading equipment was left and they wanted it gone, so I bought it for the reloading equipment. But I've found this set of grips. Asked about them at another site and was told they were for a Luger pistol. Did some searching and can find nothing definitive, except there are lots of fakes being sold as the real deal. I'd like to get what the grips are worth, if it's $45 then fine if it's more that's okay too. Here they are. I've looked here on the forum and they look exactly like a set of bakelite grips a Spanish speaking gentleman was inquiring about with respect to cleaning his grips. So, can anyone tell me what I've got? Thanks, Paul

06-05-2010, 07:02 PM	#7
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	YUP, Just soap and water and a fingernail brush. FN Last edited by FNorm; 06-05-2010 at 07:02 PM. Reason: carr

06-05-2010, 10:43 PM	#9
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	Genuine from what I can see in these photos. __________________ 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..."*

06-11-2010, 01:59 AM	#11
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	They look original to me also. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

06-03-2010, 07:53 PM	#2
zinfull Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sonoma County CA Posts: 243 Thanks: 4 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	It is hard to tell by the pictures. I do not see anything that says they are fakes but nothing positive either. Look at the threaded holes and there should be very little brown fibers sticking out. Not much so you may need a glass. Clear close up will help. check this out. http://luger.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=8859 jerry

06-05-2010, 08:10 AM	#4
libertyman777 User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've looked with a magnifying glass. There's lots of grime in the holes so I couldn't tell what was what. One thing I could see were what looked to be fibers on the smooth interior of the panels. Reminded me of how the fibers look on a dollar bill. I think I need to take more pictures. Paul

06-05-2010, 03:23 PM	#5
zinfull Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sonoma County CA Posts: 243 Thanks: 4 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	I would say that they grips are original. Great fine. A good condition set goes for around $250. jerry

06-05-2010, 06:08 PM	#6
libertyman777 User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Jerry. I believe so too but I'm still going to take more pics. Where should I list them, here? Also, what would be good to clean them up with. Can I use a little dish soap? Paul

06-05-2010, 07:31 PM	#8
libertyman777 User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've taken some additional pics. I took these through my magnifier and against a couple of different backgrounds.

06-06-2010, 09:10 AM	#10
libertyman777 User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you John.