Early Targets Stocks @ auction

[goatsnguns]

Anybody here happen to see the two sets of very early Target stocks that were on the four letter auction site? Some one knew what they were, they sold for $494 and $535. I hope a member from the forum got them.

 

[goatsnguns]

Photos added

 

[RKmesa]

Fun stocks. I followed both of those auctions and had bids in at a lower price. I hope that they went to a home with someone here on the forum.

 

[s&wchad]

Both were from the same high volume seller.

I guess the trick to getting top dollar is to botch the ad title and provide horrible descriptions!
No frame size mentioned in either ad...
Chechered?
Smith & Wesdon?

 

[wheelgun610]

I've got a set of smooth non-relieved K targets. I paid considerably less for mine.

 

[s&wchad]

I've got a set of smooth non-relieved K targets. I paid considerably less for mine.

Yes, but both of these are N frame. The presentation stocks have the early Coke bottle profile with the flared bottom. Those are nice!

 

[goatsnguns]

I was bidding on both of them but dropped out as it got too rich for my blood. One buyer got both sets.

This set was also offered by the same and seller and bought by the same buyer. These had the machined washers. I dropped the ball on these and forgot to bid.

 

[AudieMurphy]

High volume sellers with good ratings get top dollar....If a newbee or some smaller seller most of the time it doesnt draw alot of attention

 

[VM]

Yes, but both of these are N frame. The presentation stocks have the early Coke bottle profile with the flared bottom. Those are nice!

Chad, the checked pair are the rare, earliest k frame targets with the third piece grip adapter.
If they had been identified correctly, I think they would have topped and surpassed 1k

 

[Masterpiece]

Yes, but both of these are N frame.

s&wchad,

While I can't say with any certainty if the Early Smooth Pres. Targets are for N-Frames or not...I can assure you that the Early Targets with the Factory Adapter are most definitely for K-Frames given they were never offered for N-Frames as best that I can recall!!

As an aside...Given the rarity of the Early K-Frame Targets with the Factory Adapter...Someone got one "Heck" of a bargain on those as long as the Adapter had no problems...Warped,Cracked,Etc.!!

 

[s&wchad]

Chad, the checked pair are the rare, earliest k frame targets with the third piece grip adapter.
If they had been identified correctly, I think they would have topped and surpassed 1k

Thanks Mike,
I completely missed that...
I just took a Quick Look at this photo and thought they were just beat up non-relieved targets. Now I see the adapter.

 

[Masterpiece]

Chad, the checked pair are the rare, earliest k frame targets with the third piece grip adapter.
If they had been identified correctly, I think they would have topped and surpassed 1k

To All,

I see VM must be able to type faster than myself...Guess I better loosen up my fingers a bit to keep up from now on...Ha!!-Ha!!

 

[VM]

I was bidding on both of them but dropped out as it got too rich for my blood. One buyer got both sets.

This set was also offered by the same and seller and bought by the same buyer. These had the machined washers. I dropped the ball on these and forgot to bid.

I think these could possibly be the earliest k frame smooth magnas produced (because of the machined washer)
I'm unsure of the wood but a very rare set.
I did not see what the final, winning bid was??

 

[s&wchad]

s&wchad,

While I can't say with any certainty if the Early Smooth Pres. Targets are for N-Frames or not...

Those are N frames.

 

[VM]

And beautiful Rosewood

 

[Retired W4]

The OP's smooth targets look somewhat like these except these have a larger relief area. Mine had chips out of the lower rear so they are with my wood expert friend in Ohio for repair.

 

[glshuck]

Well, while were on the subject manner. This is the closest thing I've got. N Frame Non-Relieved. Has a bit of a belly to them like cokes.

 

[Truckman]

One of my .357 Magnums was shipped from the factory with these... ...Ben

 

[Engine49guy]

Those early K targets with grip adapter are very rare.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I was the underbidder. I would have bid more, but my server, CONCAST, died on me at the last minute. Like the commercial says
The wifi is booming! It's more like blown up.