What guns and what years were they offered??

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Kenny
Endeavor to persevere.

As far as I know, only on the Models 29 and 57. I suppose later on they could be purchased aftermarket because I’ve seen them on a lot of Model 27s. Years will have to be left to answer by someone who actually knows something.

There is a great thread found in the Notable Thread Index:
Smith & Wesson N Frame Stocks / Grips - A Reference Guide

Scroll down a bit to see Target Stocks ...

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You're shy a few manners.

Thanks for the reply. I did put a set on my M-27.

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Kenny
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I believe the “Special Oversize” Goncalo Alves Stocks were only standard on these two models.

.44 Magnum through 29-2, up to about 1966-7.
Model 57, introduction (1964) to about 1966-7.
They were available as an accessory and special order option.

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I'm a big believer in the "any stocks that fit are correct" philosophy.

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Thank you very much. I really appreciate the link.

"1956 – 1968: Checkered Diamond; Enlarged Checkered Space and slight palm swell (loosely resembling curves of a Coke bottle…nick named by collectors “Cokes”) Available on .44 Magnum Revolvers and .41 Magnum revolvers. Commonly found in more exotic wood such as Goncalo Alves (Rosewood Very Rare)"

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Kenny
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Great minds...
I think they look right at home on a 27!

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"I also cook."

Goncalo Alves I presume??

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Kenny
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PERFECT!! That's a beautiful 27.

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Kenny
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They were optional on the Model 27.

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Bill

Very nice. Were yours shipped with Cokes?

My 29-2 was but I had to buy the Cokes for my 27.

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Kenny
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This one shipped with magnas, but they were long gone when it entered my corral. However, I do like these well used, repaired (several times) and refinished cokes on this shooter grade .357.





... actually I like cokes on just about any N-Frame, and I love the way they fit my hand.

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Richard
Engraved S&W fan

Compared to the others you post pictured of I can understand why you call this pristine .357 a shooter.

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Kenny
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Kenny - it looks better in those glamour photos than in real life. It has quite a bit of holster wear and it has been shot... a bunch. With all that said, it is a nice shooter-grade gun, and way fun to shoot. It is my 3.5" shooter that allows me to keep other more pristine 3.5" guns ... still pristine.

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Richard
Engraved S&W fan

I have not ordered a letter, but they were on it when I bought it and the "outline" of the grips on the frame makes me believe they have been there a long time.

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Bill

Some of my guns look better in their photos too but we'll keep this just between you and me.

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Kenny
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These have been on this Model 58 since 1964 which I believe makes them the correct stocks for the gun.




KO

Shooter grade eh? Why that thing is practically worn out! Beautiful revolver as usual Richard.