byf - 42 vet bring back

Karl · 08-25-2020, 10:14 AM

Robert,

The grips are definitely not original. Note the poor fit and wide flat area around the grip edges. Original grips are contoured to meet the edge of the grip frame, checkered right to the edge. In addition, note the new and unworn appearance of the grips compared to the wear on the grip frame.

KFS

schutzen-jager · 08-25-2020, 11:59 AM

thanks for the reply - checked with 94 year old vet + he said that those grips were on it when he retrieved it from surrender pile - could they be war time replacements ? - there are no numbers inside the grip panels -

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08-25-2020, 10:14 AM	#1
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 532 Thanks: 0 Thanked 283 Times in 124 Posts	Robert, The grips are definitely not original. Note the poor fit and wide flat area around the grip edges. Original grips are contoured to meet the edge of the grip frame, checkered right to the edge. In addition, note the new and unworn appearance of the grips compared to the wear on the grip frame. KFS

08-25-2020, 11:59 AM	#2
schutzen-jager User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: peoples republic of New Jersey Posts: 187 Thanks: 208 Thanked 187 Times in 86 Posts	thanks for the reply - checked with 94 year old vet + he said that those grips were on it when he retrieved it from surrender pile - could they be war time replacements ? - there are no numbers inside the grip panels -