Is this an ivory grip for a 1930's to 1950's K frame?

[MelvinWalker]

i got a lot of old grips at auction and this one was included. It looks like an old magna style grip to me. The grip is quite heavy and looks like a walnut rear and an ivory overlay. I don't own any old ivory, so I don't have anything to compare it to. However, the grip is heavy in weight and just looks like old ivory to me? I just got the right side grip in the group.

Any thoughts about the maker of this grip and the construction?

 

[plvickers]

To me, it looks like a Jay Scott product from the '70s but I am frequently wrong.

 

[444 Magnum]

I don't think it's real ivory. Other's will be along who know more.

 

[MelvinWalker]

The more I compare it to some of the older Jay Scott grips, it may be one of those.

 

[gmborkovic]

The name of that yellow material is right on the tip of my tongue?
God I hate getting old. Looks like a Scott grip.

 

[plvickers]

Catalin? I'm old.

 

[MelvinWalker]

All I can think of is Franzite, but I believe that was made by Sile.

 

[gmborkovic]

Vickers, thats it, Catalin. Made radio cabinets out of it in all colors.
Thanks

 

[Truckman]

Without a doubt, Catalin......Ben

 

[quinn]

Melted dominos.

 

[Kinman]

Bakelite was also a forerunner of modern day plastics, it was produced in ivory tones as well as just about any other color including an almost translucent look, imitating a jeweled look. It was very popular in the 30's and was used by knife manufacturers for knife scales, companies like Kabar, etc. One of the ways to tell if your dealing with a possible ivory imitation is to take a red hot needle and poke the back side surface of the item, base, etc. If it sinks in your not dealing with ivory or mother of pearl.

 

[45Smashemflat]

If you have a hidden spot, you can also try to sand ivory a little with fine sandpaper. Ivory will have a nice "burnt hair" smell…

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

I just got the right side grip in the group.

Any thoughts about the maker of this grip and the construction?

As soon as I saw I was thinking Jay Scott or an earlier product.

If you don't have the left side its worthless.

 

[Grayfox]

Definitely Jay Scott. Cheap, but serviceable grips that were fairly popular in the 70s. They were known for imitation ivory and pearl grips. All had that same wood backing design.