Grip restoration

Madcow · 10-10-2019, 09:34 AM

I recently added a Vickers to my collection and other than the grips it is in great shape. I remember someone who restored some grips for me some time ago but can’t remember who. Anybody have any suggestions?

Lugerdoc · 10-10-2019, 10:09 AM

I have both original DWM PO8 grips and/or Indonesian replacement griips for your Vickers. TH

rhuff · 10-10-2019, 01:37 PM

Jim Solomon here on this forum does grip repairs and restorations.

Madcow · 10-10-2019, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

I have both original DWM PO8 grips and/or Indonesian replacement griips for your Vickers. TH

My grips aren’t terrible and the numbers match just want them freshened up, I am however looking for a #94 firing pin. It is the only art that doesn’t match.

Mark1 · 10-10-2019, 05:37 PM

The Vickers Ltd, Dutch Lugers were used hard in a tropical climate so it's always interesting to hear of one in great shape. Could we see a few pictures of your new Vickers ?
Mark

mrerick · 10-10-2019, 06:44 PM

Alas, we lost Hugh Clark (who did grip work) last year. Jim Solomon recently did a beautiful job of grip restoration for me.

Madcow · 10-11-2019, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark1

The Vickers Ltd, Dutch Lugers were used hard in a tropical climate so it's always interesting to hear of one in great shape. Could we see a few pictures of your new Vickers ?
Mark

I’m out of town this weekend, I’ll post some next week.

Eugen · 10-11-2019, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mrerick

Alas, we lost Hugh Clark (who did grip work) last year. Jim Solomon recently did a beautiful job of grip restoration for me.

So often when an experienced and talented craftsman is lost, there is not always some new young guy to take his place. Regretfully, the talent pool seems to be dwindling. We need to cherish and support the few we have.

Madcow · 10-16-2019, 11:49 PM

Cleaned the gun up tonight. Cleaned up nice. I wound up cleaning the grips with Clorox clean up and scrubbing with a small paint brush. Then liberaly rinsed with cold water. Then wiped them with a little teak oil. I’m satisfied.

Madcow · 10-16-2019, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

I have both original DWM PO8 grips and/or Indonesian replacement griips for your Vickers. TH

Would you have a firing pin for this gun, #94? It’s the only part that doesn’t match. Also the pin that holds trigger actuator to the side cover is falling out. Is this something I can deal with or something you can fix?

10-10-2019, 09:34 AM	#1
Madcow User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 53 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Grip restoration I recently added a Vickers to my collection and other than the grips it is in great shape. I remember someone who restored some grips for me some time ago but can’t remember who. Anybody have any suggestions? __________________ Don't take life too seriously, because your not going to make it out alive.

10-10-2019, 10:09 AM	#2
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	Re: Your wanted ad I have both original DWM PO8 grips and/or Indonesian replacement griips for your Vickers. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	Jim Solomon here on this forum does grip repairs and restorations. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

10-10-2019, 06:44 PM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Alas, we lost Hugh Clark (who did grip work) last year. Jim Solomon recently did a beautiful job of grip restoration for me. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-10-2019, 05:37 PM	#5
Mark1 User Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 72 Thanks: 332 Thanked 74 Times in 25 Posts	The Vickers Ltd, Dutch Lugers were used hard in a tropical climate so it's always interesting to hear of one in great shape. Could we see a few pictures of your new Vickers ? Mark

10-16-2019, 11:49 PM	#9
Madcow User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 53 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Cleaned the gun up tonight. Cleaned up nice. I wound up cleaning the grips with Clorox clean up and scrubbing with a small paint brush. Then liberaly rinsed with cold water. Then wiped them with a little teak oil. I’m satisfied. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Don't take life too seriously, because your not going to make it out alive.