Question: Mod. 1900 grip shape at magazine release button

[Sergio Natali]

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

Tim, All models of lugers original had the semi-circular wood surrounding the mag catch. As grips were changed, this area sometimes had to be opened up to accomodate differences in the frame. Also on PO8s where the mag safety was added, this area will be modified. The one shown in your photo is chipped. TH Ps: the inside of the M1900 right grip, will be different from all other luger grips, due to the flat recoil spring.

I agree, I've already met more than one P.08 with the same damage, so it is really something very similar to the "million dollar chip" under the safety lever .