A queston on grips?

[1989Blazer]

I just got a letter confirming my Model 48-2 with a 4" barrel was special ordered with a Red ramp front and Fancy Target Stocks in 1966, but it did not come to me with the Target Stocks instead it has Magnas not numbered to the gun. My question is what would Smith & Wesson consider "Fancy Target Stocks", Checkered Target or Plain Target Stocks. Do any one have an opinion or insight on this as am trying to put the correct Stocks on this hand gun.
Thanks for your help with this.
George

 

[Leatherhead23]

Maybe just a set of fancier grain target stocks appropriate for the year?

Like these?

 

[1989Blazer]

Grips

Thanks for the replay that i kind of what I was thinking I will have to go through my grips and see what I can find.

 

[Doc44]

I believe "fancy target stocks" indicates smooth stocks made of Goncalo alves or most likely, rosewood.

Bill

 

[PALADIN85020]

My guess is that such stocks would resemble these -

John

 

[cmansguns]

Probably smooth Targets

Like others have posted above, I'm guessing the smooth Targets, also known as "presentation stocks" by some collectors I've heard.

My Model 27-2, Blue 3-1/2" came with the smooth Goncalo Alves as per the LOA.

Similar to these is most likely what you're looking for. I've seen some in the recent past on both our own For Sale sub-forum, and Flea Bay. Not cheap...but don't break the bank either like ammo or reloading components.

 

[1989Blazer]

Thank you for the replay I think you are right as the smooth presentation grips seam to fit the description better and I have a pair in rosewood that are period correct.

 

[boykinlp]

Thank you for the replay I think you are right as the smooth presentation grips seam to fit the description better and I have a pair in rosewood that are period correct.

Now we need new pictures.
Larry

 

[1989Blazer]

I have sent the gun back to Smith & Wesson to have the front sight repaired as the red insert was cracked and one half missing as soon as it comes back I will post pictures of it and its 6" companion.