Are These John Hurst Grips?

[Vettepartz]

I got these grips on a Model 19 that I bought about 20 years ago. They were from a former State Highway Patrolman and included the extra pair which has a hole in the front to reach the strain screw.

 

[Vtgw938]

Yes they look to be and very nices ones. Show the backside for confirmation but I'm sure they are. You've had those for twenty years? I'm assuming they aren't for a cut frame. Those are quite sought after and pricey.

 

[Vettepartz]

Thanks for getting back to me, Vtgw938. I will get some backside pictures up tomorrow. How pricey? I thought I saw somewhere that a set sold for about $700. Is that reasonable?

 

[SG-688]

Yes from me also, in what I classify as the second generation style from John Hurst. Hurst often wrote the name of the customer - and sometimes his own name - inside with a colored pencil.

The concave bottom profile is unusual.

edit: $700 for the pair would be at the high side of current pricing.
Sellers ask $400-500, but I've seen only two (really nice) grips from Farrant sell for just over $400. My last two Farrants were less than $150 from an online auction.

 

[Vtgw938]

Thanks for getting back to me, Vtgw938. I will get some backside pictures up tomorrow. How pricey? I thought I saw somewhere that a set sold for about $700. Is that reasonable?

You will know if you get a PM!

 

[Vettepartz]

Here are a couple of pictures. The picture with the screw is the pair that have the hole for the strain screw, and have a little extra sanding on the inside, maybe where a name might have been.