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06-04-2023, 04:59 AM
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Frank Serpico's Model 36 Grips?
Hello, all!
I am curious if anyone knows what grips Frank Serpico kept on his NYPD-issued S&W Model 36. The movie seems to get it right, in that he carried a Model 36 Flat-Latch, with a Tyler-T Grip Adapter and white-colored grips.
They could be ivory, faux-ivory, or mother of pearl. I'm really not sure which. But if anyone knows who manufactured them, or at least what style of grip they are, any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I included some pictures of Serpico showing off his gun in an interview. Notice in the pictures how the grips don't come up to the top of the backstrap like factory J-frame grips. They're rounded at the top, rather than following the contour of the revolver's frame.
I also included a picture from Tyler-T's website, of some grips which look incredibly similar (the ones on the far right). Obviously I can't ask Tyler directly who made them, since they're impossible to get in touch with... maybe they'll get back to me if I send them a check with the question written on it.
Thanks, everyone!
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06-04-2023, 09:45 AM
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The picture looks like service style mother of pearl.
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06-04-2023, 04:00 PM
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"Obviously I can't ask Tyler directly who made them, since they're impossible to get in touch with... maybe they'll get back to me if I send them a check with the question written on it."
Funniest thing I read today! Thanks for the laugh.
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06-05-2023, 01:22 AM
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I'm glad you appreciated that one! 
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06-05-2023, 04:34 AM
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The picture looks like service style mother of pearl.
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That is my impression also from the first image. Not great photography but they definitely are service stocks. The material is a guess.
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Where'd you get the screenshots of his Model 36?
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...service style mother of pearl.
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I agree.
Do we know who owns Serpico's Chiefs Special?
Serial number?
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09-14-2023, 06:02 PM
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I agree.
Do we know who owns Serpico's Chiefs Special?
Serial number?
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Maybe RMVivas has a clue.
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