[nicktheflick]

Bit late to the topic but yes such a great piece of history and well worth keeping as it is very collectable. Just to add this is a first variant manufacture with the full address on the RHS, the grips should be made from natural horn which may be why they are a bit degraded due to aging (it's more than 100 years old!). The Mod 7 was not in production for long as Walther was fulfilling its wartime contract for the Model 4 (WW1).

 

[nicktheflick]

Yes, natural horn is subject to worm holes, I thought it looked like horn, but was not sure Walther used horn.

It's possible Horn was used as it was a relatively cheap and plentiful material (and possibly a 'quality' feel) as Bakelite was still a relatively new (American in origin and possibly expensive) material. I do however have some Mod 1 grips that are Bakelite - so, as in most things, there's no easy answer and maybe the Horn grips were an option?

 

[nicktheflick]

Yes a Model 7, they look very similar however the ejection port on the model 4 is on the left side of the action. Strange to get used to!

It's great when at the range the guy on your LHS thinks they are safe from hot brass!

 

[nicktheflick]

Any idea where I can get a bushing for a Walther model 2?

As the Mod 5 is essentially a Mod 2 then this may widen your part / bushing search? Best to try before you buy - though I guess such parts would also be as rare as rocking horse shite!