Ivory Grips not sure model or value

[FNO4LIFE]

We got these grips from a great aunt. Her husband was in WW2 in the navy. My own research shows these may come from a Victory Revolver. Looking for info to confirm or dismiss and any possible value. They have a great finish with 2 small chips. They are signed by the maker as well.

 

[FNO4LIFE]

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[Dump1567]

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Is what I stared using to host. So much easier and not a thousand ads.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

I use ImgBB. They grab pictures real fast right from your own pictures file but does not retain them in a library for you themselves.

 

[FNO4LIFE]

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[Wyatt Burp]

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[AlHunt]

Pics

well it looks like photobucket is charhing a crazy 400 bucks to be able to post on forums now? sorry guys no pics any ideas or host who isnt smoking crack

The board has a built in image function. When you're posting your message just scroll down to "Manage Attachments", They'll be here forever.

 

[FNO4LIFE]

Thanks guys now hopefully I can get some help on these grips

 

[dacoontz]

They're probably for a K frame revolver, maybe an N-frame. Could have originally been for an N frame and shrunk over time as ivory has a tendency to do. Likely not factory original but most weren't. You'll have to try them on a K or N frame S&W to know for sure.

 

[murphydog]

If you measure the straight bottom edge of the stock panel and it is 1 3/4", K frame; if 1 7/8", N frame. The direct way to know is to put them on a gun and see what they fit .

 

[FNO4LIFE]

Thanks guys I will check and see if any of my buddies have a k and n frame

 

[FNO4LIFE]

is there any value to these once i find out?

 

[Dump1567]

Of course. The problem is the legality of selling Ivory. The law was recently changed, so you probably want to research it. I'm not sure what you can or can't do?

 

[dacoontz]

Law has been interpreted to mean that you can't sell it across state lines. At least that is what I have seen in the knife world. Not many knives being advertised for sale with ivory anymore on the interweb.

 

[Rpg]

is there any value to these once i find out?

Assuming they are sound, $250.00 +.

 

[rburg]

I would guess N frame because of the area behind the stock circle. No need to be real concerned with the chip. If it bothers you too much find a friendly dentist to fill it with the epoxy they use on teeth. I think the $250 guess is pretty low. I'd think $400 would be a reasonable amount to charge. Except ivory buyers are kind of finicky. They'll want to test fit them to a gun before paying.

 

[crsides]

N frame is my guess too, but I wouldn't go $400 for chipped ivory grips. $250 is more like it. I bought a similar N frame set recently for $300 - no chips.

Charlie

 

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