Colt Target Grips: To sell or not to sell?

[otis24]

My B-I-L wanted to buy my Colt Trooper. Due to other expenses, it's on the back burner for him. Might be a couple of years before he decides that he can afford it. I don't think he really wants to pay my price anyway. He said that it would just be a dust collector for him but it would be neat to own.. After putting service stocks on it, I've decided that I might just want to keep it. Anyway, I prefer the service stocks to the combat stocks that were on it. The combat stocks are not numbered to the revolver. If they were, I wouldn't dream of separating them. But I believe that the combat stocks will bring $200-$250. That's a good sum in my book and the funds would go towards another firearm purchase. Just wondering if I should sell them or not? The service stocks that I put on match the wear and patina of the revolver.

 

[Baxter6551]

While I agree the service stocks look very nice, you can see in the finish on the side plates where the combat stocks were mounted. They are original to the gun apparently and for that reason I would not separate them. Just my opinion.
I am currently the caretaker of a 1965 Trooper that came with target stocks and a wide spur hammer (as noted on the box). It was a policeman's duty revolver for almost 20 years. The target stocks are in the box while the revolver currently wears Herretts.

 

[otis24]

While I agree the service stocks look very nice, you can see in the finish on the side plates where the combat stocks were mounted. They are original to the gun apparently and for that reason I would not separate them. Just my opinion.
I am currently the caretaker of a 1965 Trooper that came with target stocks and a wide spur hammer (as noted on the box). It was a policeman's duty revolver for almost 20 years. The target stocks are in the box while the revolver currently wears Herretts.

Good point! Thanks for sharing. My Trooper dates to 1964.

 

[DWalt]

Not there are three distinct types, or generations, of early Colt target grips. And grips for Pythons always have gold medallions. A good pair of first Gen Python grips will now bring around $300. Trooper grips with silver medallions will sell for a little less. The grips you pictrue are second generation for a Trooper. I have not heard of them being called combat stocks. Maybe some people do. Be aware that there lots of fake (reproduction) Colt target grips floating around, some very good.

 

[otis24]

Not there are three distinct types, or generations, of early Colt target grips. And grips for Pythons always have gold medallions. A good pair of first Gen Python grips will now bring around $300. Trooper grips with silver medallions will sell for a little less. The grips you pictrue are second generation for a Trooper. I have not heard of them being called combat stocks. Maybe some people do. Be aware that there lots of fake (reproduction) Colt target grips floating around, some very good.

So, for "second generation for a Trooper " what date are we talking about? Later than 1964? If so, they are not original to the revolver. That would help me in my decision. "Combat stocks " was my term. The proper term is target stocks.