38/44 TRANSITION OUTDOORSMAN WITH KEITH BROWN GRIPS

1Aspenhill · #1 02-13-2010, 02:10 AM

MY KEITH BROWN HIGH HORNED GRIPS CAME TODAY SO I HAD TO TAKE SOME PICS OF MY NEWLY ACQUIRED TRANSITION 38/44 OUTDOORSMAN THAT DID NOT HAVE IT'S ORIGINAL GRIPS. THE GRIPS FIT GREAT AND THE GRAIN AND FINISH ARE JUST WONDERFUL!!!!!!

38/44 OUTDOORSMAN S70311 WAS SHIPPED IN SEP 1946. I HAVE NOT LETTERED IT YET. HERE ARE SOME PICS OF THE GUN WITH KEITHS GRIPS ON IT.

ENJOY!
BILL

kscardsfan · #2 02-13-2010, 02:29 AM

Do you have a link about those grips? They are absolutely gorgeous

MR. IHC · #3 02-13-2010, 03:12 AM

what's a set of those set you back? they sure are nice. do they come with s&w emblems?

DCWilson · #4 02-13-2010, 06:16 AM

There's no finer variety of steel than a .38/44 with adjustable sights, and no finer wood to go on such a gun than a set of KB magnas. Congratulations on that fine package.

Sometime next week I expect to take delivery of a late-'30s Outdoorsman with a humpback hammer (likely original to the gun, since the chronology is correct) and wearing a set of postwar magnas (obviously not original). This situation just begs for some upgraded wood. If I can't find a set of Gagne Roper target stocks, I think I may be taking the Keith Brown plunge.

Raider · #5 02-13-2010, 08:17 AM

Awesome revolver and grips; they go together perfectly.

Charlie

victorylarry · #6 02-13-2010, 08:42 AM

Bill,
Very nice! Keith does amazing work. Thanks for sharing.
Larry

moosedog · #7 02-13-2010, 09:44 AM

Interesting front sight on that one. Looks like it's cut back on an angle.

jeremyws1 · #8 02-13-2010, 10:22 AM

Wow! That package is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Fishslayer · #9 02-13-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kscardsfan

Do you have a link about those grips? They are absolutely gorgeous

KEITH BROWN GRIPS

Oh man. Those are beautiful! The guy does some fantastic work.

VonFatman · #10 02-13-2010, 10:53 AM

Nice grips/gun Bill!! Very good photography to boot!

Bob

MakeMyNight · #11 02-13-2010, 10:54 AM

Nice condition!

I shot one of those 38/44 outdoorsmans back in the late 70's, though that particular gun had it's barrel replaced with what appeared to be a Model 19's barrel.

cavedog · #12 02-13-2010, 11:10 AM

that rig is beautiful! and KB is such a nice guy to boot. as a friend told me, he just really enjoys doing business with nice folks who are honest, polite and provide quality work and service. he is making a matching pair of right & left thumbrest stocks for me (i am ambidextrous but right eye dominant) - and hopefully a nice set of roper style stocks for Colt New Service in 45 Long Colt

DCWilson · #13 02-13-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by moosedog

Interesting front sight on that one. Looks like it's cut back on an angle.

I think that's an effect of the angle of the photograph. The plane of the revolver is leaning away from the focal plane in the camera, so the perceived angle of the sight blade to the ramp shifts a bit.

1Aspenhill · #14 02-13-2010, 04:38 PM

Thanks to all! As most know, finding High Horned Grips in good shape is hard to do and then because the frames changed sizes, it is not guaranteed that they will fit. So, I knew Keith had made some for Jim Fisher based on some actual grips and asked him to make me a pair. I made one measurement for Keith, sent him the medallions and the result is fabulous! I've said it many times, Keith is the Michealangelo of wood! There just isn't anyone better!
Larry-will you be at Tulsa in April?
Bob-left you a message on a Triplelock.
Dave-yes, it is the angle. I"m still trying to get my photography down.
Keith has a price list on his website depending on the type grip you want and the wood used.
Thanks again,
Bill

j38 · #15 02-13-2010, 05:16 PM

Bill,
Outstanding grips on a very nice gun! You can be proud of that one, ... and you absolutely correct about Keith Brown. Thanks for great pictures,

Jerry

GLL · #16 02-13-2010, 05:56 PM

Bill:

VERY Pretty !

Nice original high-horn magnas are indeed very difficult to find!

Jerry

VonFatman · #17 02-13-2010, 07:13 PM

Bill,
Got the message...thank you.

Bob

Texas Star · #18 02-13-2010, 08:38 PM

What's that crud around the checkering, in the grooves? Can't it be cleaned out with a screwdriver or similar instrument?

What are his prices? I didn't see them in the link.

T-Star

baxtersmith · #19 02-13-2010, 10:33 PM

Beautiful gun and grips...thanks for posting.

JayCeeNC · #20 02-13-2010, 10:36 PM

Great set, Bill.

1Aspenhill · #21 02-13-2010, 10:42 PM

Texas Star-I guess I got something on them. Here is the link to his pricing from his website:
PRICING GUIDE

John,
Are you keeping your head down? Be careful over there.

Bill

kscardsfan · #22 02-14-2010, 03:19 AM

Where did you find the medallions by themselves? I would love to get some to install in some smooth grips I want to install on my 581

Smith &W · #23 02-14-2010, 08:06 AM

That is the real meaning of the word "Classic " when speaking about S&W revolvers.

Norton 750 · #24 02-14-2010, 09:11 AM

Very nice. The N frame in 38 or 357 is my "go to" gun when accuracy is required.

Keith Brown · #25 02-14-2010, 12:55 PM

Thank you for posting the pictures Bill. This is actually my first attempt to replicate the transition magnas which have a distinctly different shape at the horn compared to the later more common magnas, you can feel the difference in the had also. T-star, there is nothing in the groove, I think it's an effect of the light in the picture and the type of groove I used in the border, having tried and not yet perfected a way to actually route the border it is hand cut with a U carving tool, this leaves a slight rounded bottom profile that is bouncing back some light. When viewed actually in the hand the effect if not present. I find it an acceptable alternative along the way as I try to refine the method since I'm trying to replicate the look and feel, not actually forge a copy. kscardsfan, the medallions can sometimes be located new on Ebay or salvaged from damaged older grips found at gunshows. Thanks to all for the compliments.

Keith

29-1 · #26 02-14-2010, 01:09 PM

Bill, nice KB stocks and the revolver isn't half bad either.

Chuck

JayCeeNC · #27 02-14-2010, 01:24 PM

Bill, I'm here in NC for a 30 day break. Might go to the Louisville Show if my C&rR renewal gets here in time. It's currently lost in the mail.

GLL · #28 02-14-2010, 03:44 PM

I think what appears to be "crud" is actually the alternating light and dark grain of the wood here and there giving that impression as the light reflects in the groove!

Jerry

GLL · #29 02-14-2010, 03:45 PM

Bill:

If you ever want to dump that beat-up ****** looking transitional Outdoorsman please drop me a note !

That model does not shoot worth a damn anyway !

Jerry

1Aspenhill · #30 02-14-2010, 03:59 PM

John,
Enjoy your stay and come back in the fall when I will be in your neck of the woods.
Jerry-we are going to see if it shoots very well with Elmer's loads!

IF I do decide to part with it, I'm sure it will head to California!
Bill

rbishop · #31 02-16-2010, 12:29 PM

Very nice revolver!

Twogunnes · #32 12-28-2012, 11:02 AM

Impressive!!!

Bill, they look good.

STCM(SW) · #33 12-29-2012, 12:50 AM

Wish I had one like that.....

Great looking grips!

Sprefix · #34 12-29-2012, 01:02 AM

I need a bib....nice gun and grips.......what a beauty...........

boykinlp · #35 12-29-2012, 10:52 AM

I always look forward to opening the threads with Keith Brown grips. Like this one, the S&Ws are always nice. The KB grips are just the "icing on the cake". Like usual, they look fantastic.

When Keith comes on here and says that they were his first attempt to replicate this style, it is really amazing. I don't think there is anything he can't do with a piece of wood. And, speaking of wood, Keith must have the best woodpile of all time. The grain in his grips is always second to none!