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I have a very nice Model of 1950 .44 Target from 1954, which is probably my favorite gun. It came with non-relieved target grips. Unfortunately, someone had modified the grips with a extractor relief, a little bigger than the standard factory relief. It was very nicely done – so well that I didn’t even notice that it was non-standard for years. I started looking for a different set, and while I found some now and then on Flea Bay, they were always very expensive and more than I wanted to spend.
I occasionally cruise nationally advertised auctions looking for anything to do with Smith & Wesson revolvers. Recently I came across a box of handgun grips (pictured). Looking closely I noticed a set of non-relieved targets in the very middle. I had no way of knowing if they were K or N frames, and I already have a nice set of non-relieved targets on my pre-Model 18. If these were another set of K-frame targets I figured I could always re-sell them to get my money back, so I placed the winning bid on the box.
The grips were delivered in a timely manner, with each set of grips individually wrapped. Naturally, the targets were on the very bottom and the last set I came to. The wood was dry and dirty, but after a few hours with a rag and oil they looked like new and really set off my Model of 1950. Now I just have to figure out what to do with the rest of the grips.
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03-05-2021, 02:23 PM
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Well that's a score.
Looks like you also got a set that may be worth something too, upper right, I can't quite tell what they are but they look like they may be Fuzzy Farrant.
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03-05-2021, 02:30 PM
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Well done. You have a beautiful set of targets. Great job freshening them up.
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03-05-2021, 03:01 PM
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The upper right hand set just send to me.
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03-05-2021, 03:05 PM
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To me to me......................... Fuzzy's.............. $250 and up?
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03-05-2021, 04:33 PM
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Update
Cleaning these up I found two sets of J-frame grips in excellent condition, what I think are Sile N-frame Targets, two Colt grips (one with the Colt emblem), and yes, a set of N-frame Fuzzy Farrents. There are still 14 sets of grips to go which I haven't identified yet. Looks like I'm going to come out OK on this "shot in the dark".
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03-05-2021, 04:44 PM
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I'd be interested in the smooth Colt grips and the single action Ruger grips as well.
PM me when you decide on a price.
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03-07-2021, 08:58 AM
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You have a nice set for a Ruger .22 semi-auto.
If I ever sell extras like these I am going to take individual pictures so folks know exactly what they are buying.
Although I suppose the hope of getting a rare set could lead to high bids on a 'grab-bag' auction.
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03-07-2021, 02:36 PM
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Check these thumb rest grips. They appear to be Herrett's targets. Maybe they are less valuable Jay Scott, but it worth to take a look
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