Grip numbering question

Edward Tinker · 02-02-2014, 07:31 PM

the small fonts look the same to me, but I did not blow them up

sthomp · 02-02-2014, 11:45 PM

Ed...I would agree, the R and L small fonts look the same. But I have never seen them driven in so hard...and never seen two sets of numbers on each grip. Also, the larger numbers appears to be older and NOT matching (07 and 21). I can think of no good explanation for how this might have happened...other than being messed with. Is there any possible way for these to be "correct" on the same pistol? Also, isn't it a stretch that both numbers on the R grip are 21...and two different numbers on the L grip?

Frank · 02-03-2014, 09:55 AM

I think you have it!! I also think they have been augmented (messed with)!

Usually the small size font stopped in the early to mid K-Date production. After that, in Military Mauser Production, the larger numbers were used.

AR-50A1 · 02-05-2014, 12:32 AM

Hello All,

I am the owner of the byf42 Luger whose grips are in question in this thread.

I purchased this pistol from Joe Salter in June 2011. At that time I was still pretty 'green' in Luger collecting and I did not see a problem with the double numbering of the grip panels. I knew that there a lot of 'what if's' when it comes to Luger's but I did not question the markings of the grips at the time I purchased the rig from Salter.

As time has passed I would fully expect that a byf42 would have black plastic grip panels. I don't know if sometime in this pistol's life, for whatever reason, replaced with wood (if I knew everything I would have been born a woman). The replacement may have been by a unit's armorer.

The reason for this post is to assure anyone interested that I did not 'mess with' or alter these grip panels. This is how I received the pistol and I would not knowingly try to pass off something that is not correct.

Thank you for your time.

Bill

02-02-2014, 07:31 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,977 Thanks: 2,076 Thanked 4,611 Times in 2,125 Posts	the small fonts look the same to me, but I did not blow them up __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-05-2014, 12:32 AM	#4
AR-50A1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 165 Thanks: 40 Thanked 81 Times in 35 Posts	Grip Numbering Question Hello All, I am the owner of the byf42 Luger whose grips are in question in this thread. I purchased this pistol from Joe Salter in June 2011. At that time I was still pretty 'green' in Luger collecting and I did not see a problem with the double numbering of the grip panels. I knew that there a lot of 'what if's' when it comes to Luger's but I did not question the markings of the grips at the time I purchased the rig from Salter. As time has passed I would fully expect that a byf42 would have black plastic grip panels. I don't know if sometime in this pistol's life, for whatever reason, replaced with wood (if I knew everything I would have been born a woman). The replacement may have been by a unit's armorer. The reason for this post is to assure anyone interested that I did not 'mess with' or alter these grip panels. This is how I received the pistol and I would not knowingly try to pass off something that is not correct. Thank you for your time. Bill

02-02-2014, 11:45 PM	#2
sthomp User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 50 Thanks: 2 Thanked 26 Times in 12 Posts	Ed...I would agree, the R and L small fonts look the same. But I have never seen them driven in so hard...and never seen two sets of numbers on each grip. Also, the larger numbers appears to be older and NOT matching (07 and 21). I can think of no good explanation for how this might have happened...other than being messed with. Is there any possible way for these to be "correct" on the same pistol? Also, isn't it a stretch that both numbers on the R grip are 21...and two different numbers on the L grip?

02-03-2014, 09:55 AM	#3
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 87 Posts	I think you have it!! I also think they have been augmented (messed with)! Usually the small size font stopped in the early to mid K-Date production. After that, in Military Mauser Production, the larger numbers were used.