Grip Serial Numbers

Lugerdoc · 02-10-2003, 04:19 AM

IMHO all WW1 and before DWM and Erfurt military PO8 grips should be serialized with the last 2 digits inside BOTH sides. Mauser it seems was not quite so fastidious with their numbering, as I've seen quite a few of these that I feel were original with just one side numbered, or with only inspectors markings and/or waffenamps (41 or 42 production only). It's certainly possible that these unnumbered grips were field replacements, when a vet claims to have had possession of the gun since 1945. Unsually if a grip is not original to a pistol, you can tell by the fit or a bad color match. Tom H.

02-10-2003, 04:19 AM	#5
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	IMHO all WW1 and before DWM and Erfurt military PO8 grips should be serialized with the last 2 digits inside BOTH sides. Mauser it seems was not quite so fastidious with their numbering, as I've seen quite a few of these that I feel were original with just one side numbered, or with only inspectors markings and/or waffenamps (41 or 42 production only). It's certainly possible that these unnumbered grips were field replacements, when a vet claims to have had possession of the gun since 1945. Unsually if a grip is not original to a pistol, you can tell by the fit or a bad color match. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net