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To my knowledge these are the original grips that came on the gun. Eric

As promised, here's a couple pictures. Eric

Engine49guy, I'll get some detailed pics of the stock grips this weekend and post them. And, yes the box does the Pittsburgh Steel logo. Eric

Sure look like the same grips to me as well.

All, Just a follow up on this old post. I have shot several hundred rounds out of this gem and it sure is a sweet shooter. Once again, many thanks to all the folks that helped me out on this journey. I have spent some time on the range with Mrs. V and she prefers this for home defense. We...

David, What an awesome post! Thanks for sharing with us! Eric

Many thanks for your insight. Eric

That's exactly what I did. :D Eric

Alan, Good guess! 476XXX :D Eric

And a few more... The trigger does appear to be hardened, or certainly a different color steel.

Regarding if the grips are Fuzzy Farrant's, I can't add anything to this. There are no markings inside and out.

All, Here's an update on this mystery of this J frame. I did purchase it from my mother today and have it in front of me for further questions if need be. The good news is I found the original box, owners manual, warranty card and grips. Is .38 Chiefs Special Stainless Model No. 60. Inside the...

Bob, New info tonight... First off, my apologies for doling out tidbits of information to everyone. My brother stopped by and took a look for her. I should have got all the intel before I posted. My mother's eyesight is really failing so she's not to blame. I am for not getting it my self. We...

Bob, Understood regarding the stainless issue. I'll see what I can do getting more pictures. I think a trip down to my mother's is in order to get some of this info. We'll get to the bottom of this mystery one way or another. Eric

Ok, we had another chat on the phone and with the cylinder folded open there's a "Z" marking on the front side of the cylinder. No other markings stamped on the cylinder or on the frame where the cylinder slides in. The pistol is most definitely stainless steel. With this info it sounds like I...