Geoff

That is a wonderful set of stocks. Its the first time that have
seen the initials take up so much of the carving. Typically they
are the size of a nickel, or so, and in the very lower corner of the
grips. In this case, they are almost part of the engraved pattern.

The engraving on the side of the frame is very curious. I would think
that Kearsarge was not aware of it, and probably didn't realize that
the stocks would completely cover it up . Unless - on the other hand -
he was aware of it, and the grips were made to intentionally cover
it up . This I doubt, but its possible.

The current owner apparently doesn't know who King was/is, so I
would have thought that he would offer the whole combination to
you, for sale. Guess not, though.

Regards, Mike