Ivories....post them up...and what does the good stuff really look like?

[weatherby]

Over the years I've only bought two sets.
Both sets were on guns and both were carved.
I really don't know much about it but thought it was the good stuff ?
My most recent set I liked the aged cracked look is that really a good thing to like about them ?
Thanks and look forward to learning a bit
Ditrina......your up.

 

[lestert357]

These are Colt factory ivory grips from the 1930's and fit the Colt E frame, in this case my Officers Model Target from 1935…….

 

[mrcvs]

This is an antique revolver, 2nd Model Russian, but the ivory stocks are extraordinary.

 

[gfors]

A 19-4, wearing ivory.

 

[Glashaus]

My nickel Second Model Hand Ejector came with a set of ivories







The inside of these grips has this written in pencil

 

[delta-419]

Very OLD Ivory Grips

This is a set that came on an old nickel 38/44 from the 1930s, the ivorys predate the gun. They are engraved with a set of initials and have gold medallions. They now grace the grips of a nickel 44 triple lock that shipped to New Orleans in 1916, which I saved from the bone yard years ago and are period correct for the TL.

 

[weatherby]

This is an antique revolver, 2nd Model Russian, but the ivory stocks are extraordinary.

Ian not knowing ivory what are the factors
That make them extraordinary?

My likes on ivory is I like the mix of whites and yellows and I also like the cracking on the bottoms.
For me my second set is extraordinary but are they in reality?

 

[mrcvs]

Ian not knowing ivory what are the factors
That make them extraordinary?

My likes on ivory is I like the mix of whites and yellows and I also like the cracking on the bottoms.
For me my second set is extraordinary but are they in reality?

Well, it's a beautiful and heavy revolver in which the deep bluing contrasts nicely with the ivory, which remains in pristine condition at least 147 years later.

If that answer isn't good enough, then you've got me. Maybe because this revolver is mine and is unique in my collection. Unfortunately, I don't have another dozen or two just like it in my collection.

 

[weatherby]

Ian it's a fine answer.
I don't know ivory so don't know what is considered good vs bad traits with it.
I know aspects I like is about it and why I was asking in the post also.
It's already been interesting looking at the age and differences so far.

 

[younggun22]

I do like ivory and I wish I had more. I think desirable ivory falls in to a similar category as any "bone" grips - fit, color, contour - and those are merely subjective.

 

[Kingspoke]

'54 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum 5" Nickel w/Ivory

Here's my nickel's worth!

 

[colt_saa]

I love Ivory on blue steel

Some of my favorite Ivory came from Smith & Wesson on the only 2 Ivory stocked Smith & Wessons that I own

This first revolver is a First Day of Production piece that celebrates the introduction of the Model 649 back in 1985.

These next grips came on one of the Deluxe Model 544s. These are scrimshawed African Elephant Ivory with very nice coloring. The grips are signed

TWT 544 close up - YouTube


Most of my Colt Elephant Ivory grips do not have as nice coloring as these two Smith & Wesson examples

Same issue on the Kimber supplied Elephant Ivory grips. Perhaps they will get more character after a few decades have passed

 

[clang444]

K round ivories from Ajax. I haven't found the right gun to put them on yet:

 

[StrawHat]

I have one set of ivory stocks. They are for a K frame square butt revolver. That is not a revolver I often shoot and never carry so they have found a home on one of my carry pieces, an N frame, Model 22-4.

(Maybe I need to find a better fitting pair for the N frame).

Kevin

 

[RKmesa]

Here's a set of N-Frame Target Ivories that was reshaped and checkered by Keith Brown:









The grips are almost flawless and a beautiful creamy white.

Here's a set of Target KB walrus ivories that have a gorgeous aged grain and feel...





The above are a couple of my favorite sets of grips.

 

[weatherby]

Kevin. I like the colors on that set.
It brings up another question for me.

What would happen if they were polished some ? Would you lose some of the color or would it just revitalize them ?

The questions for anyone who may know.

 

[Doc44]

The first Combat Magnum engraved in the early 60s for presentation to JFK. Alvin White did the engraving and inlay and carved the ivories which also have gold plated S&W monograms, escutcheon, and stock screw. Click on the photo for a better look.

Bill

 

[153]

These are from Ajax about 1985. Originally for a N frame they are pretty thin. I fit them to my K-22 …

 

[kobsw]

These are Colt factory ivory grips from the 1930's and fit the Colt E frame, in this case my Officers Model Target from 1935…….

I love the grips and that back strap is awesome!!

 

[cgt4570]

Some of my ivories

Here are some of mine. My favorite is the naturally aged set on the 7.5" TL Target in the second pic.