Grip identification

[Alex JG]

Received these grips when I purchased a k frame 38 special masterpiece. They do not properly fit a k frame(a little large). The right side grip is marked 132, 143. Would someone please help with proper identification.

 

[murphydog]

Welcome! These appear to be N frame service or Magna stocks from a gun made in the mid-1950s. Be sure to hang onto them, you may get a gun that needs original stocks in the future.

 

[Narragansett]

Yes, I agree, probably N frame. Worth hanging onto

 

[StrawHat]

Welcome! These appear to be N frame service or Magna stocks from a gun made in the mid-1950s. Be sure to hang onto them, you may get a gun that needs original stocks in the future.

Yes, I agree, probably N frame. Worth hanging onto

Or, selling to someone who has the revolver from that era that can use them.

Kevin

 

[Alex JG]

Thanks all, I thought the oversize fit on the K frame might indicate for use on a N frame. I was hopeful the part numbers on the right side stock (132; 143) would give a definite answer.
Does the diamond around the escutcheon indicate a particular time frame of manufacture?

 

[zonker5]

Measure across the bottom of the grips. If they are K-frame they will be about 1 7/8" wide, N-frame is right at 2".

 

[JP@AK]

I was hopeful the part numbers on the right side stock (132; 143) would give a definite answer.

It isn't a part number. It is the serial number (minus the letter prefix) for the revolver those Magna stocks shipped on from the factory.

Does the diamond around the escutcheon indicate a particular time frame of manufacture?

Yes. Those were used from c. 1953 until the mid-1960s. The diamond was ordered eliminated from K and N frame Magna stocks on January 11, 1966. It took a little while to use up what was in the bin, so they show up for some time after that date.

 

[verde]

Alex, I bought a pre 28 with mis matched magna stocks. My serial is 117,885. If you want to let them go, hit me up.
Verde