[Tom Whiteman]

Is there a "rule of thumb" on the metal inserts that are molded inside most origianl ppk grips. Did they stop using the metal insert during the war? If so, about when? I know there are more and more fake grips showing up. Does anyone know of an instance where a fake grip had the metal insert? For both the brown and black grips, I'd like any information or references people can share.

 

[Marschall]

Hello,
very early PPKs had not metal reinforcement yet. All later ones up to 1945 did have it. Even some fakes have it!
Dieter.