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John Sabato · 06-18-2001, 06:09 PM

The borders are incorrect as is the checkering pattern; to (coarse) and the molding pattern on the backside is definitely incorrect.

SteveM

John D. · 06-18-2001, 06:57 PM

Hi John and Luke...

They do look like the diamonds are pointed-up differently then the originals that I have/have seen. In other words - the diamond pattern tends to be more "horizontal" then "vertical" and are cut to an imprecise pattern (as a part of the mold)...

I have seen a Luger with a set like this on one of the auction sites about 2 - 3 months ago, and they were on a marked import, I believe...

HTH..!!

Luke · 06-18-2001, 07:49 PM

But they looked so good when I bought them . . . . . . .

John D. · 06-18-2001, 08:02 PM

however - you will find a set of "correct period" grips out there - it may take a while, though...

Honestly - Luke - if they look good to you, then they are just fine. By that, do NOT be discouraged by the fact that some of us think that they are not "original" - it really doesn't matter. What matters is that you enjoy that Luger!! As case in point - I have a mis-match G date - and to a "collector", it probably isn't worth all that much. But you know what? - I gave that G date to my Dad when I was 18 years old - so it is "priceless" to me..

My point here is that if it "looks good to you" then it is "good enough"....

And I, for one - sincerely hope that this Luger begins the journey for you - which is about what "collecting" is supossed to be.... It's about the passion we all share for these firearms. And it's about the comradiere of this Forum - of which you are most welcomed to share that same enthusiasm...

My Best to you Luke......

Milt Keller · 06-18-2001, 10:02 PM

Luke,

Took the words out of my mouth!

Milt

Luke · 06-18-2001, 10:56 PM

Thanks, guys. Makes me feel good about being here. I hope this first Luger is just the first of many, and I am warming up to it, even with all its warts.

Thor · 06-18-2001, 11:07 PM

I have lots of "Wart Remover" Thor

Hugh · 06-18-2001, 11:54 PM

Zat vasnt a blatant atempt to drum up buzinez vaz it?

BILL · 06-19-2001, 12:03 AM

Thor · 06-19-2001, 12:14 AM

Not really, I have all I can handle, lol

06-19-2001, 10:13 AM

These stocks appear, from the photo, to be Russian/Eastern bloc. I have had a pair and seen many many pairs on the lugers imported between 1995-1998. They appeared often as did the stocks with vertical "stripes". These stocks are notable for their very coarse checkering and I believe they would make excellent shooting stocks though one person reported to me these bit his hands. These stocks occassionally appear in brown plastic.

06-18-2001, 06:09 PM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Luke's suspected fake BW plastic grips The borders are incorrect as is the checkering pattern; to (coarse) and the molding pattern on the backside is definitely incorrect. SteveM

06-18-2001, 06:57 PM	#3
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	Re: Luke's suspected fake BW plastic grips Hi John and Luke... They do look like the diamonds are pointed-up differently then the originals that I have/have seen. In other words - the diamond pattern tends to be more "horizontal" then "vertical" and are cut to an imprecise pattern (as a part of the mold)... I have seen a Luger with a set like this on one of the auction sites about 2 - 3 months ago, and they were on a marked import, I believe... HTH..!!

06-18-2001, 07:49 PM	#4
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Luke's suspected fake BW plastic grips But they looked so good when I bought them . . . . . . .

06-18-2001, 08:02 PM	#5
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	I know.... however - you will find a set of "correct period" grips out there - it may take a while, though... Honestly - Luke - if they look good to you, then they are just fine. By that, do NOT be discouraged by the fact that some of us think that they are not "original" - it really doesn't matter. What matters is that you enjoy that Luger!! As case in point - I have a mis-match G date - and to a "collector", it probably isn't worth all that much. But you know what? - I gave that G date to my Dad when I was 18 years old - so it is "priceless" to me.. My point here is that if it "looks good to you" then it is "good enough".... And I, for one - sincerely hope that this Luger begins the journey for you - which is about what "collecting" is supossed to be.... It's about the passion we all share for these firearms. And it's about the comradiere of this Forum - of which you are most welcomed to share that same enthusiasm... My Best to you Luke......

06-18-2001, 10:02 PM	#6
Milt Keller User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I know.... Luke, Took the words out of my mouth! Milt

06-18-2001, 10:56 PM	#7
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: I know.... Thanks, guys. Makes me feel good about being here. I hope this first Luger is just the first of many, and I am warming up to it, even with all its warts.

06-18-2001, 11:07 PM	#8
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	Re: I know.... I have lots of "Wart Remover" Thor

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Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	TED........ Zat vasnt a blatant atempt to drum up buzinez vaz it?

06-19-2001, 12:03 AM	#10
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hugh, sounds like he is already swamped! (EOM)

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Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	Re: TED........ Not really, I have all I can handle, lol

06-19-2001, 10:13 AM	#12
mac Guest Posts: n/a	coarse checkered black plastic These stocks appear, from the photo, to be Russian/Eastern bloc. I have had a pair and seen many many pairs on the lugers imported between 1995-1998. They appeared often as did the stocks with vertical "stripes". These stocks are notable for their very coarse checkering and I believe they would make excellent shooting stocks though one person reported to me these bit his hands. These stocks occassionally appear in brown plastic.