What is this cutout in my left grip?

Gary Beyer · 10-01-2004, 01:34 PM

On the left grip of my dual date 1917/1920 DWM Luger (grips non matching to gun serial number), there is a cutout on the inside, at the center of the top of the grip. The releived area measures about 1/8" x 1/8" x 1/2" and appears to have been done by machine. There is nothing on the gun that appears to require the cutout and no sign of anything having been removed. Was this done for one of the safety mechanisms on the gun the grip came from?

Gary

John Sabato · 10-01-2004, 02:09 PM

Gary is it possible for you to post a photo or image scan of the inside of your left grip?

Lugerdoc · 10-04-2004, 10:45 AM

Gary, As John says, it's difficult to be sure without seeing at least a photo but it does sound like your grip came from a PO8 with a mag safety installed. TH

Frank · 10-04-2004, 02:21 PM

Hi Gary, I'd bet with the Lugerdoc!!

Don M · 10-04-2004, 05:28 PM

Deleted. I need to read more carefully!

10-01-2004, 01:34 PM	#1
Gary Beyer User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What is this cutout in my left grip? On the left grip of my dual date 1917/1920 DWM Luger (grips non matching to gun serial number), there is a cutout on the inside, at the center of the top of the grip. The releived area measures about 1/8" x 1/8" x 1/2" and appears to have been done by machine. There is nothing on the gun that appears to require the cutout and no sign of anything having been removed. Was this done for one of the safety mechanisms on the gun the grip came from? Gary

10-01-2004, 02:09 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Gary is it possible for you to post a photo or image scan of the inside of your left grip? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

10-04-2004, 10:45 AM	#3
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	Gary, As John says, it's difficult to be sure without seeing at least a photo but it does sound like your grip came from a PO8 with a mag safety installed. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

10-04-2004, 05:28 PM	#5
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Deleted. I need to read more carefully! __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

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10-04-2004, 02:21 PM	#4
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	Hi Gary, I'd bet with the Lugerdoc!!