Odd Grips

Were any Lugers manufactured with clear plastis grips?

My uncle has a 1936 S/42 Rig with clear plastic grips (not checkered).The holster,tool,and I think the mag too match (I can't say for sure). I don't have any pictures , Thanks for any info! .........Brandon

No, during and after the war, people put these on to make them stand out.


During the war, many soldiers messed with them to pass the time and make something cool. That is why you see soldier art, brass trinkets, lights, etc, either made during the war or afterwards.


Ed

[Lonnie Zimmerman]

Because they are not original to the gun.


Lonnie

[tom]

You can expect to have a loss of about $150-200 as a result of the non-standard grips.


Hope this helps

Tom

[Lonnie Zimmerman]

Lots of original Luger grips for sale on E-bay at this time.

My dad is 82. He gave me a type 99 last ditch from the Marshall Islands. Had it blued in 68. As far as he knows its the most valuable and rare item in my guns. You don't have to tell these old guys everything.


Roadkill

He asked that I find out. He was never married and has promised me most of his guns when he dies (I hope thats a long time coming). So if he still has it I will keep it and pass it on down the line when the time is right. the sentimental value will make it worth as much as the .45 Luger to me! .........Brandon


.....Wait maybe He'll forget to ask me about what I found

out. I hope so! ..........Brandon

[Orv Reichert]

Just for info: [from old posting]


During WW-2, there was a craft common among the guys in the US Air Corp. [almost a cottage industry].... It was the making of genuine 'Plexiglas' grips for all types of pistols. Usually, they would have gold foil and/or photos of females, [including movie stars] under the glass. Connoisseurs would claim that Messerschmidt Plexiglas was better than US for that purpose.


Also, the same craftsmen were making 'clip-on' watch bands of aluminum from aircraft 'skin'.


If you acquire some...don't throw them away. Just like the shoulder holsters that all the GI's wanted,[and had made by local craftsmen] these are legitimate pieces of history from that period even if not original with the gun or watch.

!

This is without a doubt an example of those grips! Because there is some of the gold coloration still behind the grips.

So all is not lost! Thanks for the info Orv!


Best Regards,Brandon

[BILL]

The WWII Plexiglas grip panels are a part of the pistol's history. While some snobbish purists might turn their pug noses up at them, they are an example of what our American GIs did with what they brought back to the States. Excellent heirloom!!