.357 Magnum with "Tuskoid" Stocks...pics added

[Doc44]

I have posted this mint .357 Magnum before. When a pair of extremely rare Tuskoid stocks by S&W was listed on ebay I purchased the pair for this Magnum. They are shown in the photo below. I, like quite few collectors, have a demonstrated weakness for rare and unique stocks and these are no exception. I have only seen in person one other pair of these stocks and pictures of a couple more. Apparently, the stocks are made of celluloid. Click on the photo for a better look.

Bill

 

[DWalt]

$2500????

I knew they were highly desirable but Wow!

 

[410bore]

awesome .357 Magnum Bill, and kudos on the buy. those are great stocks.

 

[RKmesa]

...Apparently, the stocks are made of celluloid...

I can hear that RM asking "Do these stocks make my butt look fat?" ... Oh yeah, that is cellulite that makes your butt look fat...

In all seriousness, fun stocks on a beautiful .357. I'm glad they landed in your collection.

Question: is the checkering in the stocks molded or does it appear to be cut in a solid block, just like the wood ones? I would love to see a few more close ups of the stocks, front back, etc... if you get a chance.

 

[Hoosier45]

Well done Bill! You do own more more than just .44s?!?

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Great buy! Congratulations!

 

[lamarw]

I am having a lot of trouble getting beyond the deep beauty of the revolver to stay attentive to the wonderful stocks.

 

[gmborkovic]

I have started raising Tuskoids on the farm. More later as the herd grows. Nice buy Bill.

 

[Doc44]

RK...I am confident the checkering has been cut on each panel. I will post some additional photos tomorrow.

Bill

 

[KSK]

$2500????

I knew they were highly desirable but Wow!

I would have bought those too. Nice buy!

 

[S&W ucla]

Beautiful combo Doc! Glad you got them.

I have started raising Tuskoids on the farm. More later as the herd grows. Nice buy Bill.

Make sure they are organic, free range tuskoids. My Nauga farm went belly up when their hides fell out of favor.

 

[usm1rifle]

Great score! Great stocks and great gun. They are right where they belong! Did I mention they are great?

 

[Muley Gil]

They do look a mite better than the Franzite grips that were on my M27-2 that I bought in 1976.

 

[daddio202]

The fit look like they were made just for that specific gun! Absolutely perfect

 

[Jack Flash]

For years I have rummaged through "junk boxes" at gun stores and gun shows. I can't help but wonder if in that time I ever passed over a pair of "Tuskoid" Stocks thinking they were just cheap plastic knock-offs.

 

[lowriderfxr]

That was a bargain considering what those stocks did for the value of that revolver. It's the rarest of the rare. Outstanding !!!

 

[DWalt]

Were those Tuskoids serial numbered?

 

[S&WsRsweet]

Man oh man to hard to improve on a gun like that but you found a way .

 

[steelslaver]

Nice package. I am glad someone who really appreciates then was able to put them together.

I find it interesting that something made of celluloid can be more valuable than the same item in ivory.

 

[Doc44]

DWalt...no serial number on the stocks.

Bill