1938 S/42 P08 - Markings On the Grips

cyanghost · 01-18-2020, 10:16 PM

Hi all,

Ever since I purchased the pistol, I noticed the right side grip has always been a little loose. I noticed that it's starting to crack a bit, now I need to discover some ways to prevent it from getting worse (I'm open to discussion about this on this thread as well). Upon further inspection, I also noticed that there were some things carved into the wood. I've attached some photos.

On one, you can see that it says "F 1935" and on the other, it says "1735 FF". These grips do match the gun. Any idea what those mean? Thanks!

wlyon · 01-18-2020, 11:57 PM

I have had good luck by using epoxy glue. I heat the glue slightly, to much and it will harden, and work it in the back side of the crack with the flat of a single edge razer blade. I then use rubber bands to apply light pressure while drying. Bill ( super Glue works well also)

DonVoigt · 01-19-2020, 10:39 AM

Scratched in markings likely meant something to a former owner- but not to anyone else.
JMHO.

01-18-2020, 10:16 PM	#1
cyanghost User Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 20 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 9 Posts	1938 S/42 P08 - Markings On the Grips Hi all, Ever since I purchased the pistol, I noticed the right side grip has always been a little loose. I noticed that it's starting to crack a bit, now I need to discover some ways to prevent it from getting worse (I'm open to discussion about this on this thread as well). Upon further inspection, I also noticed that there were some things carved into the wood. I've attached some photos. On one, you can see that it says "F 1935" and on the other, it says "1735 FF". These grips do match the gun. Any idea what those mean? Thanks! Attached Thumbnails

01-18-2020, 11:57 PM	#2
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	I have had good luck by using epoxy glue. I heat the glue slightly, to much and it will harden, and work it in the back side of the crack with the flat of a single edge razer blade. I then use rubber bands to apply light pressure while drying. Bill ( super Glue works well also) __________________ Bill Lyon

01-19-2020, 10:39 AM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Scratched in markings likely meant something to a former owner- but not to anyone else. JMHO. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie