Broken Grips--Best methods to fix?

Powdercrank · 01-24-2005, 07:22 AM

Greetings!
What is the best method for repairing Luger grips that are split off at the safety? I have two of them, one a 1917 Artillery, the other my godfather's byf 41 he took away from a German officer in Germany. The pieces are present and fit very well, but one grip appears to be rather gun oil-soaked, which will likely hinder glueing.
I am contemplating waxing the heck out of the metal with Johnson's Paste Wax, then using Brownell's Acraglas to glue the pieces right on the gun(s) to align them, and toothpicks and a dry toothbrush to get the excess out of the checkering before it cures. The backs can be scraped with a sharp knife once they're cured.
In the past, I've used Texize K2R spot lifter, sometimes repeatedly, to dry oily wood prior to gluing.
Anybody have any other tips? I guess I'm fishing for better ideas.
As always, thanks for an entertaining and informative site.

Navy · 01-24-2005, 07:43 AM

I recommend you contact Art Buchannan; he is a wizard at repairing chipped grips.

Tom A

Frank · 01-24-2005, 08:03 AM

Tom, I second your recommendation!

Lugerdoc · 01-24-2005, 08:24 AM

Another great grip man is Hugh Clark. TH

Frank · 01-24-2005, 03:16 PM

Hey Lugerdoc, I also agree with you. Hugh has "pointed" up a few Luger grips for me and restored them to very close to new. I wish I would have had some before and after photos of my 1906 AE. What a nice job he did.

Hey Ron Wood, yes I said a 1906 AE. I do have a few of the experimental models that were made before they got serious about Lugers in 1934!!

01-24-2005, 07:22 AM	#1
Powdercrank User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Broken Grips--Best methods to fix? Greetings! What is the best method for repairing Luger grips that are split off at the safety? I have two of them, one a 1917 Artillery, the other my godfather's byf 41 he took away from a German officer in Germany. The pieces are present and fit very well, but one grip appears to be rather gun oil-soaked, which will likely hinder glueing. I am contemplating waxing the heck out of the metal with Johnson's Paste Wax, then using Brownell's Acraglas to glue the pieces right on the gun(s) to align them, and toothpicks and a dry toothbrush to get the excess out of the checkering before it cures. The backs can be scraped with a sharp knife once they're cured. In the past, I've used Texize K2R spot lifter, sometimes repeatedly, to dry oily wood prior to gluing. Anybody have any other tips? I guess I'm fishing for better ideas. As always, thanks for an entertaining and informative site.

01-24-2005, 08:24 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Another great grip man is Hugh Clark. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

01-24-2005, 07:43 AM	#2
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I recommend you contact Art Buchannan; he is a wizard at repairing chipped grips. Tom A

01-24-2005, 08:03 AM	#3
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Tom, I second your recommendation!

01-24-2005, 03:16 PM	#5
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hey Lugerdoc, I also agree with you. Hugh has "pointed" up a few Luger grips for me and restored them to very close to new. I wish I would have had some before and after photos of my 1906 AE. What a nice job he did. Hey Ron Wood, yes I said a 1906 AE. I do have a few of the experimental models that were made before they got serious about Lugers in 1934!!