Repro or Genuine?

Fabian23 · 05-24-2006, 05:33 PM

I am thinking of purchasing the grips pictured below to replace a mismatched pair on my shooter:

The seller claims that these came off a Finnish DWM P08. The large uncheckered rim looks odd but they look quite nice. Are these a Finnish variation of the P08 grips or a repro?

Doesn't matter to me either way

Ron Wood · 05-24-2006, 06:32 PM

Repro. Made in Italy. Nice quality, made like the Swiss W+F but not cut for grip safety.

G.T. · 05-24-2006, 06:43 PM

I've had a pair or two of those in the past, and they fit and feel good on most of the P.08s I've tried them on, look like original from somewhere, but there not..... waaaaay better then most of the cheapies that are out there!! Best to all, til...lat'r....GT

Pete Ebbink · 05-24-2006, 08:16 PM

Nice Italian pair of repros...excellent for shooters. They turn up on e-Bay for $ 80 or so from time to time.

The border on these is also a bit more narrow than on the Swiss '24 Bern grips...

Hugh · 05-25-2006, 12:05 AM

I have several pair of these, I believe they were made back in the 50's-60's. They fit as well as originals and Nil Grif"s.

Fabian23 · 05-25-2006, 05:42 AM

Thanks guys, looks like they will be getting a new home in a few days :-)

05-24-2006, 05:33 PM	#1
Fabian23 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canton Bern Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Repro or Genuine? I am thinking of purchasing the grips pictured below to replace a mismatched pair on my shooter: The seller claims that these came off a Finnish DWM P08. The large uncheckered rim looks odd but they look quite nice. Are these a Finnish variation of the P08 grips or a repro? Doesn't matter to me either way

05-24-2006, 06:32 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,989 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	Repro. Made in Italy. Nice quality, made like the Swiss W+F but not cut for grip safety. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-24-2006, 06:43 PM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 1,284 Thanked 3,583 Times in 989 Posts	grips? I've had a pair or two of those in the past, and they fit and feel good on most of the P.08s I've tried them on, look like original from somewhere, but there not..... waaaaay better then most of the cheapies that are out there!! Best to all, til...lat'r....GT

05-25-2006, 12:05 AM	#5
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	I have several pair of these, I believe they were made back in the 50's-60's. They fit as well as originals and Nil Grif"s. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

05-24-2006, 08:16 PM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Nice Italian pair of repros...excellent for shooters. They turn up on e-Bay for $ 80 or so from time to time. The border on these is also a bit more narrow than on the Swiss '24 Bern grips...

05-25-2006, 05:42 AM	#6
Fabian23 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canton Bern Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys, looks like they will be getting a new home in a few days :-)