LP53 Resto help needed

[Leonardj]

I agree - mid 1956, so relatively early. Protek are the place to ask as I believe the shop bought some Walther spares a little while ago and may well have what is needed. It is worth keeping an eye on that auction site or saving a search as parts do occasionally turn up. I was also told of a U.S. site by the World renowned authority on Walthers, Leonard Joe but have misplaced the link.

Len - if you see this thread, can you post the link I mean? We were discussing spare wooden grips for left handers when you last mentioned it.

Hi John,
Thank you for the kind words.

To the OP:
To my knowledge, there is no ready source for either NOS, or reproduction replacement plastic grips.
Keeping an eye peeled on the classifieds or auction sites for someone that may be parting out a gun is your best bet.

There is a source in Germany for the OEM, NOS left hand wood grips here:
http://www.gunsmoke.eu/wapen-grips/airpistol-grips/

Best read this post before placing your order though:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/405945/thread/1380066439

This is the correct grip set for the LP53:
http://www.gunsmoke.eu/wapen-grips/w...nded-wood-grip


The US source for Walther LP53 parts is JG Airguns:
http://www.jgairguns.biz/catalog/ind...ath=78_344_347

They also have the same OEM, NOS left hand grips in stock:
http://www.jgairguns.biz/catalog/pro...ducts_id=12660

[tinbum]

Well it looks like I've found another lp53 in a similarly distressed state, BUT it has the brown grips, barrel pivot and probably springs as well!

I still need to source a rear sight of some sort.

[Rickenbacker]

Well it looks like I've found another lp53 in a similarly distressed state, BUT it has the brown grips, barrel pivot and probably springs as well!

I still need to source a rear sight of some sort.

You're a lucky boy having these Walther experts posting on your thread.

I thort I'd pop in and spoil it!

And offer to send you an HW rear sight to try, if you really don't have one.

[tinbum]

You're a lucky boy having these Walther experts posting on your thread.

I thort I'd pop in and spoil it!

And offer to send you an HW rear sight to try, if you really don't have one.

I don't care what everyone says​. I think you're alright!

[zooma]

I have a genuine LP53 barrel weight - if you fancy one let me know.

I also have a complete front end for an LP53 that is ready to plug into the rear half of another LP53 but I am guessing that won't be much use to you.

Sorry I gave away a new set of LP53 springs to a previous club member last year so they are gone.

Unfortunately I do not have any complete rear sight assemblies so hopefully somebody here on the BBS will turn up with one for you - or you could use the HW one you have been offered as I know of others that have fitted them and claim this fix does work OK.

[tinbum]

I have a genuine LP53 barrel weight - if you fancy one let me know.

I also have a complete front end for an LP53 that is ready to plug into the rear half of another LP53 but I am guessing that won't be much use to you.

Sorry I gave away a new set of LP53 springs to a previous club member last year so they are gone.

Unfortunately I do not have any complete rear sight assemblies so hopefully somebody here on the BBS will turn up with one for you - or you could use the HW one you have been offered as I know of others that have fitted them and claim this fix does work OK.

You sir, are a Jellyspoon!

Pm on the way.

[gingernut]

I think I should have sympathy for buying 2 LP53s in lovely condition and paying top dollar!