Mike,




R. Vail Ennis served as Sheriff, of Bee County Texas from about 1945 to about 1953. He enjoyed breaking up slot machines and if I remember right he was known as a shooter.

Yep found the info I was looking for. Ennis was a sniper in WWI. He also was said to have killed more men than any other mid century Texas Sheriff.His count was supposed to be 8, some maybe questionable.
He once mounted a Thompson on the hood of his patrol car rigged to fire when he pulled a chain. First became an Officer in 1941. He was a trick shooter who often shot Quarters out of the air.

He died December 21, 1972. Tried to copy a photo of him but couldn't, if you Google Find a grave and put in his name you will see an image of him.

In 1940 the grips, if they are for a Smith, would have to be for a K frame.