S&W model 10-5 grip notched

[smithfelty]

Recently picked up a 10-5 2” barrel made mid to late 60’s. Very nice condition conservative 95%. I noticed three notches cut in lower left hand grip just below checkering. I would love to know the story!

 

[Alk8944]

Those are simply over-run from the checkering tool, Notice how they are perfectly aligned with three of the grooves in the field. Nothing suspicious, or interesting.

 

[pharmer]

Looks like someone overshot the border with the checkering tool. Joe

 

[s&wchad]

It almost looks like machine checkering overrun, before the border was cut.

It would be nice to think that it was used to end the careers of 3 hardened criminals!

 

[pharmer]

Man, I hope my draw ain't as slow as my posting. Joe

 

[smithfelty]

Dawg gone, I thought I was on to something ��, thanks guys!

 

[s&wchad]

Man, I hope my draw ain't as slow as my posting. Joe

3 minutes after the thread was posted... That’s pretty darn quick.

You beat me by a minute, so how do you think I feel!

What do they say about great minds?

 

[pharmer]

This one is D 323xxx, maybe close. These grips were a local Dominican's attempt to make grips, a story in itself I'm sure. They are better function than appearance. I put the #'d magnas back on so no nitro pills necessary. Joe