Did S&W, at any point, number the target grips on "K" frame guns, if ordered with the gun from the factory? Thanks, Big Larry

The only K frame target stocks that I've seen numbered were on early Combat Magnums 1955-6 ish.
Do you have a different picture for us??? (other than the barrel/ejector rod)

I think Smith quickly figured out very early on that there was no need to number target grips, like magnas, since they are not fitted to the gun.

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Dick

early on some of the pre 25 model ACP guns were known to have numbered target grips, I wanna think there's another model that had target grips numbered but I can't recall it right now

Thanks all. VM, that ejector rod is from my latest find, K22 # K 4339. I sent for a letter yesterday. Big Larry

Nice K22 Big Larry! Thanks for the additional picture.

Big Larry:

If you stay on the path you are now on, you will likely develop a full blown case of Smith-itis. Membership in the S&WCA is not a cure, but it makes the illness much more bearable. If you would like an application for membership let me know and I will be happy to send one along to you, with my endorsement. You won't regret it.

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Charlie Flick
SWCA 729 HF 215

That's probably a good idea. I was a member of the WACA and my membership lapsed. I probably should renew that too. I am a Endowment member of the NRA. I really don't foresee any big activity in collecting S&W's. I primarily collect Winchester M52's, and some US martial arms. I am one of those guys that sees something he likes, and buys it. I have a little of everything in my collection. An application would be nice. Do you need my address? Thanks, Big Larry

Hi Larry:

I can send you an application via email. Send me an email message at [email protected] (and remove the NOSPAM) and I will reply with the app.

I know what you collect as we share many of the same interests. Your USGI shotgun collection has always impressed me as top notch. I have noticed your recent posts here and detected more interest in Smiths lately so I thought a SWCA membership would be appropriate and useful to you. It is really the greatest source of S&W info, particularly since factory historian Roy Jinks is a very active member and is readily accessible to the membership as a whole. You have probably noticed that many of the most active posters here on the Forum are SWCA members. We would welcome your participation in the Association.

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Charlie Flick
SWCA 729 HF 215