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Bob,
Those are some super great guns, those two "grandfather's" guns are very special!
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02-07-2011, 09:03 PM
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From the lower left:
Cased Colt M 1849 with carved Mexican Eagle and Snake grips.
Rare Colt M 1849 3" bbl. with rammer.
Tex. Gun Collectors Assoc. Commemorative SAA with gold inlays and carved steer head grips.
Very early .38 Super M1911 that shipped with ivory from Colt to my Wife's grandfather who was a TX Sheriff.
Early Triple Lock with contemporary ivories.
1st Gen. SAA .45 Colt that was my paternal grandfather's when he settled in Texas in late 19th Cent.
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Which ones do you shoot?
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I've shot the M1911 .38 Super, the .45 SAA and the Triple Lock. I've shot other M1849 Colts but not those two and I never shot the Commemorative. I sold the M1849's and the Commemorative in a recent James Julia auction.
When I was a boy growing up on our ranch I used to alternate carrying that ivory gripped .45 and another .38-40 SAA that belonged to my other grandfather. Shot lots of armadillos, fox, coyote and rocks with both.
Bob
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I've shot the M1911 .38 Super, the .45 SAA and the Triple Lock. I've shot other M1849 Colts but not those two and I never shot the Commemorative. I sold the M1849's and the Commemorative in a recent James Julia auction.
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Must be great to shoot your grandfather's guns!
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02-07-2011, 09:17 PM
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These on a scratched up Colt...why they put gold medallions instead of silver is strange.
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I only have one set on a pre 27
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I love Arizona. The state legislature is proposing to name a "State Gun"...
it looks like this is it:
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Here is my addition; Aged Ivory on a E. Prudhome engraved Chief...
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Some magnas I had laying about found their way onto my 1958 K22 and I'm rather pleased with the results, even though they are nowhere near as attractive as some of the Ivory stocks in this thread.
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Ok, this may be the place to verify what I think I know. I recently saw a set of "bonded ivory" grips.
I assume "bonded" ivory is ivory dust/chips, etc, bound together with some type of epoxy, then either molded or carved to shape?
Beautiful guns BTW. All of them. Thanks to all who posted them.
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...I assume "bonded" ivory is ivory dust/chips, etc, bound together with some type of epoxy, then either molded or carved to shape?...
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You are correct, they can produce a good grip at less cost than a solid piece of ivory.
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Here is a set of old ivories on an equally old M&P chambered in 32 WCF.
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I know this is an old thread but I'll add this pic.
A couple of shooters dressed up.
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I'm rather pleased with the results, even though they are nowhere near as attractive as some of the Ivory stocks in this thread.
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They look superb to me. I don't think there is any unattractive ivory. Now, some of the carved ivory may be more attractive, but it is ALL good!
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I dont know who brought this back up but Thanks to You. Some of the most beautiful pictures and collections I have ever seen. Cheers to you all, Theo
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They look superb to me. I don't think there is any unattractive ivory. Now, some of the carved ivory may be more attractive, but it is ALL good!
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Did Someone say Carved Ivory?
image by alex1961m, on Flickr
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Custom, carved ivory stocks made by Alvin White on the first Combat Magnum. Also, gold S&W monograms, escutcheon and stock screw. click on the photo for a better look.
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I found these on an older factory pinto gun and switched them to this early model 57.
These are all TLA Improved #5's.
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I have a couple of "off brands" to add to the parade ...
The panels with the medallions are from Nutmeg, the plain panels are from Boone Trading.
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A couple more to add.
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I only have 2….
My Mom's gun…one of a very few to have Ivory grips…
Then, my Custom Commander with Dan Chesiak grips…
Finally, not ivory but Elk Antler….
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