Grip Markings

Pistol · 08-28-2017, 10:14 PM

I have seen grips with the holes before. Usually they are repos or original with holes made for holding during re-checkering. I saw somewhere else photos of a similar pair and, they were thought to be possible post war VOPO/East German.

These have what looks like a VOPO X cross-out mark on the right grip, while the left grip has Eagle/N proofs, which I think are commercial Mauser proofs. The checkering apears finer than typical Masuer luger grips.

They fit a VOPO marked Mauser frame that came with it and some other parts. The frame is serial V series.

Let me know if you think they are original or repos with fake stamps.

ithacaartist · 08-28-2017, 10:50 PM

Triple eagle stamp makes my spidey sense tingle, as does the shape of the area around the safety lever at the top of the left grip. If I'm not mistaken, Military grips were usually 18 lines per inch and the early or commercial grips were generally 20 lpi. I'll claim no huge expertise, but would question at least these aspects of them. I would personally avoid them unless real cheap, for a shooter. Let's see what others say.

cirelaw · 08-28-2017, 11:18 PM

Good Advice!!

Lugerdoc · 08-29-2017, 10:53 AM

Sir, the P08 grips in your photo are post WW2 Italian made repros with added phony markings. TH

Pistol · 08-29-2017, 12:40 PM

thanks....that is what I figured.... should make decent shooter grips

Eugen · 08-29-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

Sir, the P08 grips in your photo are post WW2 Italian made repros with added phony markings. TH

Is it the three cheesy looking chickens that give away?

cirelaw · 08-29-2017, 05:50 PM

#6786~

Eugen · 08-29-2017, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

#6786~

Eric, you have some of the nicest Luger's in your collection. I'd be lying if I didn't say I was incredibly jealous.

cirelaw · 08-29-2017, 07:14 PM

Thank You! I really feel it an honor! Someday I hope some one will luv them as much as I!

cirelaw · 08-29-2017, 07:26 PM

My Imperial Idol!

08-28-2017, 10:14 PM	#1
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 421 Thanks: 430 Thanked 214 Times in 95 Posts	Grip Markings I have seen grips with the holes before. Usually they are repos or original with holes made for holding during re-checkering. I saw somewhere else photos of a similar pair and, they were thought to be possible post war VOPO/East German. These have what looks like a VOPO X cross-out mark on the right grip, while the left grip has Eagle/N proofs, which I think are commercial Mauser proofs. The checkering apears finer than typical Masuer luger grips. They fit a VOPO marked Mauser frame that came with it and some other parts. The frame is serial V series. Let me know if you think they are original or repos with fake stamps. Attached Thumbnails

08-28-2017, 10:50 PM	#2
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 7,007 Thanked 2,476 Times in 1,319 Posts	Triple eagle stamp makes my spidey sense tingle, as does the shape of the area around the safety lever at the top of the left grip. If I'm not mistaken, Military grips were usually 18 lines per inch and the early or commercial grips were generally 20 lpi. I'll claim no huge expertise, but would question at least these aspects of them. I would personally avoid them unless real cheap, for a shooter. Let's see what others say. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

08-29-2017, 10:53 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	Sir, the P08 grips in your photo are post WW2 Italian made repros with added phony markings. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-29-2017, 05:50 PM	#7
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Grip Marking, 1900 US Test Luger #6786~ Attached Thumbnails

08-29-2017, 07:26 PM	#10
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I Must Thank George Anderson~ My Imperial Idol! Attached Thumbnails

08-28-2017, 11:18 PM	#3
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Good Advice!!

08-29-2017, 12:40 PM	#5
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 421 Thanks: 430 Thanked 214 Times in 95 Posts	thanks....that is what I figured.... should make decent shooter grips

08-29-2017, 07:14 PM	#9
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Thank You! I really feel it an honor! Someday I hope some one will luv them as much as I!