The socalled "Black Widow"

byf43 · 02-18-2006, 04:55 AM

I often come across discussions and rumors on the "Black Widow" P08s of 1941 & 1942. Also I have read many times that the black grips are very abundant as reproductions. So one should beware of fakes.

This leads me to a simple question:

Were the black grips on "Black Widows" serialed to the gun?

I've seen wooden grips serialed to the gun on an ordinary 1942? So it would be natural to assume that black grips are serialed too?

Edward Tinker · 02-18-2006, 07:00 AM

No, I have never heard that, being bakelight like material, they would break if etched or stamped.

There is a little info in FAQ in the new collectors section.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=13121

ED

byf43 · 02-18-2006, 07:40 AM

Thanks I think I'll spend some time in that FAQ

Lugerdoc · 02-18-2006, 09:24 AM

BYF43, I agree that original BP PO8 grips were not serialized at the factory. I did once receive a WW2 set from Norway, that had the 4 digit serial of a luger, scratched inside both sides. TH

02-18-2006, 04:55 AM	#1
byf43 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The socalled "Black Widow" I often come across discussions and rumors on the "Black Widow" P08s of 1941 & 1942. Also I have read many times that the black grips are very abundant as reproductions. So one should beware of fakes. This leads me to a simple question: Were the black grips on "Black Widows" serialed to the gun? I've seen wooden grips serialed to the gun on an ordinary 1942? So it would be natural to assume that black grips are serialed too?

02-18-2006, 09:24 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	BYF43, I agree that original BP PO8 grips were not serialized at the factory. I did once receive a WW2 set from Norway, that had the 4 digit serial of a luger, scratched inside both sides. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-18-2006, 07:00 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	No, I have never heard that, being bakelight like material, they would break if etched or stamped. There is a little info in FAQ in the new collectors section. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=13121 ED

02-18-2006, 07:40 AM	#3
byf43 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks I think I'll spend some time in that FAQ