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N Frame Grip ID
Picked these up probably at least 10 yrs ago and the only other pair I have seen like them was on a Nickel N Frame back in the late 70’s early 80’s. Any idea on what the we’re on and value ? Thanks
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Not sure what they might have been on but they look user modified to me.
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Not sure what they might have been on but they look user modified to me.
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Not sure on that but , who knows. The pair I saw way back when was on a new S&W in the case. My cousin ran the gun counter in that store and he has since passed.
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Hmm
Re-contoured factory combats?
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I agree that they started life as factory combats. Don't think they have much value.
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Thanks for the info on them. I just remember seeing a pair like them many yrs ago and this pair showed up and always wondered about them. They do fit nice if you have a smaller hand.
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Post a photo showing the inside.
They have circle inserts, but the cut-out on the front is well done and not factory.
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That helps!
Those are altered N frame Combat stocks and were never sold on a gun in that configuration.
I remember a dealer selling a bunch of reject SW factory grips back in the '80's or '90's. They were inexpensive and I purchased a few pair. Some were individual panels that were paired up (mixed sharpie numbers), while others had alterations due to presumed defects. I think I still have some stashed away. I've never seen that particular modification, but it was nicely done.
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Thanks for the info, maybe someone local to me made a few sets up. I know the ones I saw yrs ago were in the late 70's early 80's as the store went out of business around 81-82 time frame.
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I don't see how we can be sure they started life as Combats. Couldn't they have started as smooth Targets?
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I don't see how we can be sure they started life as Combats. Couldn't they have started as smooth Targets?
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I based my opinion on the amount of wood that extends below the butt of the grip frame on Targets vs Combats.
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I based my opinion on the amount of wood that extends below the butt of the grip frame on Targets vs Combats.
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I based my opinion on the amount of wood that extends below the butt of the grip frame on Targets vs Combats.
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Thanks. Did not know Combats were longer. Too new for me. 
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