S&W 1917 Modified Grip Frame
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That grip scared the wits out of me.
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No, and I kinda hope I don't see another one. 
Interesting mod, though! How does it feel? I like the filler behind the trigger guard, but I'm not usually fond of backstrap enlargement grips.
Interesting mod, though! How does it feel? I like the filler behind the trigger guard, but I'm not usually fond of backstrap enlargement grips.
Green Frog
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Just goes to show that with sufficient money and determination you can do just about anything you want to a gun. I'm sure that grip was quite comfortable in somebody's hand. Not to my taste, but as we said back in the Sixties, "Everybody to his own kick!"
Froggie
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Welcome aboard!
I've seen an N frame S&W where the gripframe was rounded like a Colt Bisley, but I've never seen anything like that.
Someone put a lot time and effort into that gun. The workmanship looks superb! Those stocks aren't too shabby either!
Any background on the gun?
I've seen an N frame S&W where the gripframe was rounded like a Colt Bisley, but I've never seen anything like that.
Someone put a lot time and effort into that gun. The workmanship looks superb! Those stocks aren't too shabby either!
Any background on the gun?
Welcome aboard!
I've seen an N frame S&W where the gripframe was rounded like a Colt Bisley, but I've never seen anything like that.
Someone put a lot time and effort into that gun. The workmanship looks superb! Those stocks aren't too shabby either!
Any background on the gun?
Thank you. No info on the gun, was hoping someone here could help out.
Welcome to the forum.
I've seen one similar on this forum. It was a .44 Spl Triple Lock with a grip frame redone in the shape of a S&W #3 Breaktop.
Do you own the gun?
I've seen one similar on this forum. It was a .44 Spl Triple Lock with a grip frame redone in the shape of a S&W #3 Breaktop.
Do you own the gun?
Hello Sass, any chance of a butt pic and pic with no slide plate?
Interesting gun and mods.. Looks like a commercial one, the grips I find just as interesting. Are there any numbers on the inside of them ?
Could you also post a picture of the inside of them ?
Could you also post a picture of the inside of them ?
Alk8944
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No, and as others have said I hope to never see another.
It makes no sense as the same thing could (should) have been done simply with a set of custom stocks! The guy that did this, or had it done, must have been a Gorilla (sorry Lee) to be able to shoot it with such a ridiculously long trigger reach as that "Thing" has. To describe it as somewhat hermaphroditic would be an under-statement. The stocks are quite outstanding however!
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Does it still have the serial number on the butt?
I wonder if it wasn't done for someone with a deformed or injured hand say from a machine shop or logging accident or a WWI combat injury. The quality of work seem high and with a target front sight added... I would think it was a serious shooter trying to fit his personal needs or style.
Yea, my question. Thats why I asked for a butt pic.
drumminor2nd
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That's one hell of a chonky grip -- who shot this, a gorilla? An N-frame with a grip adapter is about ideal for me, but this is ridiculous...
I have never seen anything like this. It is ugly to people that are used to looking at S&W's.
Like quinn said it was done for a purpose. It sure would be interesting to know what. The workmanship is really good., obviously by someone who knew what they were doing. Not a hack job.
The stocks look like a real pro made them.
I sure would like to know more about this revolver.
Like quinn said it was done for a purpose. It sure would be interesting to know what. The workmanship is really good., obviously by someone who knew what they were doing. Not a hack job.
The stocks look like a real pro made them.
I sure would like to know more about this revolver.
In the side photo the butt appears to be unmolested. Having the only serial # on the frame may be the reason.
The stocks look like a real pro made them.
I sure would like to know more about this revolver.
That's why I asked for an inside picture of them. The insides often have clues.
To me they have a somewhat Sanderson look to them.
I sure would like to know more about this revolver.
That's why I asked for an inside picture of them. The insides often have clues.
To me they have a somewhat Sanderson look to them.
Any way, it seems a major concern is the Sn. on the butt!
I hope the OP has not been scared away.
I hope the OP has not been scared away.
StrawHat
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When I first looked at the image, I thought someone had shortened the grip frame. Looking at the images with the stocks off, I can see they merely(!) made them thicker front to back. No reason to have touched the numbers with this alteration.
Kevin
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Here's a pic of the butt.
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