first yr model 67 what style target grips are ok

[sfal7418]

I just picked up a early model 67 with the stainless rear sight...Thinking 1972/73 dom... it has a set of aftermarket grips on it... I assume magnas are org....I have 2 sets of target grips with the football on left panel ...1 being smooth the other checkered...if i remember right the football style came out in 1950...not sure when the smooth came out .... just wondering if the smooth would be "period" correct as they fit better
thanks al...

 

[Doc44]

The smooth stocks would be "period" correct for your Model 67.

Bill

 

[Truckman]

Smoothies are consistently classy also......Ben

 

[PeteC]

Exactly what I keep on my Model 67. I acquired both the gun and the stocks from (and thanks to) other forum members,

 

[sfal7418]

Thanks for the input....

also i meant to say that the Targets stocks came out in 1950....wasnt sure when football checked or smooth came out
thanks al

 

[Inland7-45]

Period correct Target stocks

I just picked up a early model 67 with the stainless rear sight...Thinking 1972/73 dom... it has a set of aftermarket grips on it... I assume magnas are org....I have 2 sets of target grips with the football on left panel ...1 being smooth the other checkered...if i remember right the football style came out in 1950...not sure when the smooth came out .... just wondering if the smooth would be "period" correct as they fit better
thanks al...

I have a set of smooth Goncalo Alves Target for my first year Model 67 and Model 18 -3 from the same year. Stocks are late 60s early 70s . They look good on both guns. I have a set of checkered Target rosewood on my 14-3. My 17-3 and pre model number K-22 still have the original numbered to gun magnas.

I know that after market stocks do help but the original S&W stocks look nice.