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Old 03-07-2012, 04:21 PM
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Default More Kearsarge Photos

This pair of grips should be the ones on the revolver in the box. Note
the elaborate initials carved onto the right grip panel. They are C R W,
meaning Charles Wendell, the carver. I think the gun and box were
his.



This next picture is another of Wendell's own grips, but a different
design to the carving:





The next two pictures are smooth uncarved grips. Note the
outstanding wood:





Next is another carved pair, that may also have the C R W initials:



More to come, Mike Priwer
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