Carved N-frame Stocks
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dacoontz
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Bill, those are about as good as they get. I'd hate to see what the guns look like that wear those stocks. I think you'd simply overwhelm all of us.
Bill
Here are some close-ups of one of the two pairs from the Jarvis 357's . You've seen
these before, and it seems like you thought they might be Alvin Whites work, although
maybe I'm mistaken. They are very similar to your two pairs of White grips. But,
there are differences. The pattern is very much the same, but not quite as busy
as the two pair you have. Since Jarvis did the guns, I would have expected him to
do the grips, as well.
Regards, Mike Priwer
Here are some close-ups of one of the two pairs from the Jarvis 357's . You've seen
these before, and it seems like you thought they might be Alvin Whites work, although
maybe I'm mistaken. They are very similar to your two pairs of White grips. But,
there are differences. The pattern is very much the same, but not quite as busy
as the two pair you have. Since Jarvis did the guns, I would have expected him to
do the grips, as well.
Regards, Mike Priwer
OP
Mike...I believe your stocks are the work of Mr. White.
Bill
Bill
Because I have no earthly idea, maybe someone here could enlighten me. How much time do you think it would take these wonderful craftsmen to create such a beauty. I would have NO idea. Any thoughts?
bamabiker
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I watched as Craig Vitello did a full coverage engraving on a 586 (I think). IIRC, it took him over 200 hours to complete it. The engraving was chronicled by Vitello with photos of each step. To say the least it was enthralling.
I don't know if the grips would be a days work or a weeks work.
This pistol is pictured exactly as purchased several years ago. It has a late King rib and sights and unfortunately is Magnaported(or similar). I have always questioned the origin of the grips and have asked a number of people about them without definitive results. I thought they might be by A A White because similar grips are pictured in the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson on a revolver engraved by White. After seeing this thread I feel confident that these represent another example of White's engraving prowess.
Thanks for clearing up a long running question.
Thanks for clearing up a long running question.
wehiii - your grips are gorgeous but they appear to be K frame....... that is why grip frame is exposed at top of backstrap
bamabiker
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Welcome to the forum, wehiii. Those are some beautiful grips and an interesting gun but it looks like VM is correct (again). Here is a thread by another member with the same problem.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...on-gips-my-m28-2-fit-wrong.html#post138590448
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...on-gips-my-m28-2-fit-wrong.html#post138590448
F75gunslinger
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This pistol is pictured exactly as purchased several years ago. It has a late King rib and sights and unfortunately is Magnaported(or similar). I have always questioned the origin of the grips and have asked a number of people about them without definitive results. I thought they might be by A A White because similar grips are pictured in the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson on a revolver engraved by White.
Wehiii:
Welcome to the forum. I love the grips and the King super target sight configuration. But like was said above, those are K-frame stocks (I have several sets of N-Frame Stocks that I would trade with you, along with some boot, in a heartbeat)
.A question - the top of the frame in the photo appears to he checkered (probably a 357 Magnum frame) and the cylinder also looks to be a recessed 357 cylinder (it fits snug against the recoil shield). Making me think that this is a 357 Magnum N- Frame and cylinder with a Heavy Duty barrel and a King front sight. A very interesting gun. I would love to know more of the history.
Just a few more photos of the carved stocks from a couple of Jarvis engraved 357s:
Thanks for sharing,
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OP
A pair of stocks by Mr. White made of birds eye maple.
Bill
Bill
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