Real or Fake Grips

Thor · 12-21-2003, 09:09 PM

I have no clue, but they look real to me. Asking this question for a couple of my Luger buds! Whatya think?

Frank · 12-22-2003, 09:27 AM

Thor, My guess is they are legit!! Typical coarse checkering used from about 1935 until 1939, phased out in 1940 according to Gibson.

LU1900 · 12-22-2003, 10:53 AM

Hello Thor
I have the same on 93xx from 1937 but on the 1936 I see with fine checkering

John D. · 12-22-2003, 11:59 AM

These look good to me, too..!!!!

Also - LU1900, the finer grip pattern (and typically darker brown) are referred to as "Ritzmann" Grips, which are found in the "S", "36" and a few of the lower serial numbered "1936" production...

Best to you!

Don H. · 12-22-2003, 09:39 PM

I was just informed that the holes in the back aren't threaded so can they still be original?

John D. · 12-22-2003, 11:09 PM

Hi Don...!

If I look at the photos above - the insides do appear threaded - BUT they should be a smaller OD then the grip screw (you can't screw a grip screw into them as the BW grips). If they indeed have no "threads" - then no, they need to be threaded.

As well - most repros will be "off" on the top left grip, and not have a counter-sunk to the holes - as these do have...

Pete Ebbink · 12-23-2003, 03:43 PM

Ted,

I think you have a big

on these HK grips...

If you and your buds pass, could you email me the seller info...I would like to pick them up...(pebbink@pacbell.net)

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

12-21-2003, 09:09 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	Real or Fake Grips I have no clue, but they look real to me. Asking this question for a couple of my Luger buds! Whatya think? __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

12-22-2003, 10:53 AM	#3
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 914 Thanks: 49 Thanked 475 Times in 200 Posts	Hello Thor I have the same on 93xx from 1937 but on the 1936 I see with fine checkering __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

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12-22-2003, 09:27 AM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Thor, My guess is they are legit!! Typical coarse checkering used from about 1935 until 1939, phased out in 1940 according to Gibson.

12-22-2003, 11:59 AM	#4
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 478 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	These look good to me, too..!!!! Also - LU1900, the finer grip pattern (and typically darker brown) are referred to as "Ritzmann" Grips, which are found in the "S", "36" and a few of the lower serial numbered "1936" production... Best to you!

12-22-2003, 09:39 PM	#5
Don H. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque,NM. Posts: 96 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	I was just informed that the holes in the back aren't threaded so can they still be original?

12-22-2003, 11:09 PM	#6
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 478 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	Hi Don...! If I look at the photos above - the insides do appear threaded - BUT they should be a smaller OD then the grip screw (you can't screw a grip screw into them as the BW grips). If they indeed have no "threads" - then no, they need to be threaded. As well - most repros will be "off" on the top left grip, and not have a counter-sunk to the holes - as these do have...

12-23-2003, 03:43 PM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Ted, I think you have a big on these HK grips... If you and your buds pass, could you email me the seller info...I would like to pick them up...(pebbink@pacbell.net) Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />