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

[lestert357]

Question- Are ivory stocks as fragile as Mother-of-Pearl stocks?

I can't answer all of your questions but I can answer this one; no, ivory is not fragile. It is very tough and durable. It is also fairly easy to work with if you want to shape or size grips. You will find tons of advice on the care of ivory grips, and I will not offer any. But Jim Alaimo, founder of Nutmeg Sports, once told me to wipe down my ivory grips with gun oil once or twice a year to help preserve them.

 

[fdover]

Richard (RK Mesa) everything you have is my FAORITE!
Love yours also Leo!
Fred #2968

 

[bracebeemer]

I've posted these before. One of my favorites. A registered magnum with ivories carv r on both sides. Bill

 

[Keith Brown]

Mineral oil is best or so I've been told, not a lot just a drop or two rubbed in. The mellow patina the the beautiful old sets exhibit will be gone with the removal of just a few thousands. It is easy to work and polishes up quickly as long as you progress through the grits in order, miss one and you will only have to go back again increasing the chance of breaking a corner or edge down.

 

[Keith Brown]

bracebeemer where is your RMs little friend ?

 

[RKmesa]

Engraved 3" Combat Magnum with carved Ivory stocks by John Warren:

Karl - That has to be one of my favorite S&Ws!!! Very nice in the photos and even nicer in person when you displayed it in TX.

Thank you for posting it up on the forum.

 

[RKmesa]

... not a S&W, but this Alvin White engraved Colt .357 has one of the nicest sets of Ivories that I have ever seen...

 

[JDBoardman]

I have had to clean the drool off the keyboard several times looking at these displayed beauties. I have been trying to buy a set of ivories for my Colt 1903/1908 for a couple of years now, but to no avail. Can anyone help?

John Boardman

 

[lestert357]

... this Alvin White engraved Colt .357 has one of the nicest sets of Ivories that I have ever seen...

I think it's a tie between these two sets of ivories…..of course they're both carved by Alvin White and both absolutely incredible!

 

[keith44spl]

Ajax Grips in Dallas...

Maker unknown,

Maker unknown,

My first attempt at ivory, Back in the '80s

Another attempt in '99...My rendition from an ol' picture of one of my Dad's favorite Shorthorn bulls.

I did not carve this 'pair'...

Several of my carry pistols wear ivory.
I inlayed a pair of Indian Head Pennies into these ivory grips.
The grain flows like running water.

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[weatherby]

The first set I posted has is from the same
Maker Keith 44

 

[ditrina]

For your viewing pleasure..

They all have new homes, but I have the pictures

 

[boykinlp]

Here is a set that was in my custody for a while, and then moved on to someone with a more deserving gun. I am glad they passed through my hands, they are beautiful.

Absolutely beautiful, Gary! It would have been difficult to pry those from my hands!
Larry

 

[bdGreen]

Love these on my very first .44 Magnum that I bought new in the mid 70's.

Enjoy,

bdGreen

Tap on image to enlarge.

 

[KSK]

Karl - That has to be one of my favorite S&Ws!!! Very nice in the photos and even nicer in person when you displayed it in TX.

Thank you for posting it up on the forum.

Thanks, Richard!

 

[RKmesa]

Some very nice aged walrus Ivories on a pre-29...

 

[SS336]

Several of my carry pistols wear ivory.
I inlayed a pair of Indian Head Pennies into these ivory grips.
The grain flows like running water.

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All your work is absolutely beautiful. But this well used Commander just right in every way. A stunning working pistol.

 

[Gamecock]

Safe queen:

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If we are picturing Colt's …

 

[StrawHat]

If we are picturing Colt's …

Nice grips on that pistol! BUT, who made that holster?

Kevin