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Old 03-23-2016, 10:32 PM
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Here is a set of K frame stocks I acquired today from a forum member. We both think they are pre war. even pre 1930. But I find nothing that these would fit. I cannot identify them in SCSW 3rd Ed. Can someone tell what these would have been made for? Are they real..as in OEM SW stocks?

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They look like K frames, except for the escutcheons. Either they've been replaced or the stocks could be from one of the Spanish made S&W copies.

A pic of the inside might give a better clue....

*P.S., the more I look at them, I'm more inclined to think these aren't genuine S&W stocks. The border of the checkering at the bottom isn't quite right...

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What are the measurements ? Make a tracing of their routine on a piece of paper and write in the dimensions, length , width, etc. Photo the tracing and post here. Are the screw threads S&W's thread pitch ? What's on the back sides ? I agree they do not strike me as S&W stocks, but I can't rule it out until I know the dimensions. Ed.
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The basic style of those is correct for a round-butt K-Frame from ca. 1920-1928/30. But, they just don't "look right"! The tops are too flat, not convex enough, and the wood doesn't look correct for S&W. My money is on these coming from a Spanish counterfeit revolver from the 1920s time frame.
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The basic style of those is correct for a round-butt K-Frame from ca. 1920-1928/30. But, they just don't "look right"! The tops are too flat, not convex enough, and the wood doesn't look correct for S&W. My money is on these coming from a Spanish counterfeit revolver from the 1920s time frame.
Agree. There were tons of Spanish near copies built pre WW II.
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Agree that they are not S&W.
The Diamond is too long and the escutcheons are different than factory
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They look small?? Is there a serial number stamped on the inside of the right stock?? I have always wondered if the factory ever made any wood 1920s I frame stocks?? S&W books do not list any walnut stocks for the 38 Safety, 5th or the 32 HE, 3rd but wonder if any were special ordered or made?? I just cannot help thinking that I have seen wood stocks on one of those models??

If you have a round butt I frame, check out the fit. Still, most likely a copy, due to the way the escutcheons look.
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Agree that they are not S&W.
The Diamond is too long and the escutcheons are different than factory
Supporting the belief they are not S&W and likely a Spanish copy, here are K square butt grips on an ALFA M&P that is clearly marked "Made in Spain".









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Upper left are factory stocks... Notice arch at bottom


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Agreed! Foreign of some sort, not S&W.
I see signs of over-run into the border from the checkering. S&W would never have let something like that out of their shop....
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I vote Spanish manufacture. I have the exact same pair in my stash of grips, I bought them for $25 at a gun show and they do not fit any of my K-frame S&Ws.
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Thanks guys.. I believe you are likely right.
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What do the stocks in upper left belong to? RB K frame pre war...?
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What do the stocks in upper left belong to? RB K frame pre war...?
Yup. 1920's vintage.

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