My Pre 27 8 Inch Target Model 38/357 W Harlow Ropers

[fleabus101]

I guess its been about 4 or 5 months ago my
bud daddio202 was fussing about me only having
4 inch or less Smiths. So I set about correcting that and started a search on a nice Target Pre 27 S&W longer barrel piece. One very nice Smith showed up presently so I went to bidding on the major online auction. I stuck w it til the end and now possess this practically new long barrel 1955ish 38/357 pre 27 Target pkg w a Presentation Case. This Smith has practically no wear and is better than I hoped for on its Like New condition !!
It also was wearing a factory non-relieved set of
target grips.. When I recovered from the buy
I set about aquiring a more substantial but functional set of Roper style Grips for this
beauty. Our Curtis Harlow provided me with the
Ropers you see here.. They are longer with more substantial palm swells that exactly
fit my hand for a one hand or 2 hand hold on
target paper. I cant say or bragg enuf on Curts skills and manner bringing his terrific
Roper creations to us. The whole pkg has
turned out well for my modest means I accumulated over about 6 months or so.
Hope you enjoy the story on it along with some pictures.. I included some pics of my
"Mad Scientist " cluttered desk. Ive been working on the unfinished Ropers for about
5-7 days at this point on their finish.. For me
(and maybe many of you).. my grip finishes are an ever evolving process..Curt will provide the finish of your choice. I have some of each and all are terrific...Pay no attention on the side gaps on the Roper Grips.. they are not pulled up snug and the screw is loose(including me..) So...here ya go...Palm swell pics for ole Froggie...
Thanks a Bunch
Randy

 

[fleabus101]

More Pics for My Above Post

More pics showing the pre 27 with the Harlow
Ropers. Forgive my picture orientation if they're
not correct..

 

[bigmoose]

Wow, that revolver is a beauty, and the grips are really special. You did extremely well at that auction. Congrats.

 

[.357magger]

I'm jealous.

Very nice.

 

[Truckman]

Nice stuff, Randy...And how did my workbench wind up at your house?......Ben

 

[skilled]

Wow..other than Keith Brown...I didn't know anyone else could do that!

 

[RKmesa]

I love the long tube .357s with Ropers...

Thanks for sharing,

 

[fleabus101]

Hello Richard and Skilled from Gawja
Fortunately for me Ive realized the affection
many of you have for the long tube Smiths.
They have a graceful quality about them that
one may not appreciate til you hold one in hand. I'm lucky I found out about Curtis(Curt) Harlows extremely profound craftsmanship
creating the fabulous grips pictured on my
post here. I'm pleased the members find
it interesting and hopefully informative on
Our member's Curt Harlows fine work in our midst..
I added a few more pictures to show his Roper work on the Pre 27 and the 38/44 Outdoorsman wearing his Roper Grip creations for you guys pleasure..
Still working on the pic orientation..duh.
Thanks for your comments..

 

[lestert357]

Randy, what is Curt Harlow's Forum screen name?

 

[Green Frog]

This particular pair of grips comes about as close to fulfilling my vision of the all around "perfect" revolver grips I've ever seen. When I win the Powerball Jackpot I now know how my 3 K frame Masterpieces will be reshod. Thanks for sharing,

Froggie

 

[fleabus101]

Curts user S&W member ID is 44 magget..
PM me for his email contact information.
By the way ...he's a very nice down to earth
great guy to deal and work with..
Best Randy..

 

[fleabus101]

Hey ole Froggie Buddy..
To feel Curts work now available you can now have made like you wann'em in your hand
or KB'S great work Ropers you have to seek out now to find any for sale..makes me grateful I risked seeking him out..
And thats a no regrets result for me..
Randy..

 

[fleabus101]

For the Saturday Morning Crowd
Here's a few more pictures of different Roper grips on my Smiths..38/44 with Harlow Ropers and my lone also terrfic set of KB Ropers on my Pre 27
3.5 inch 50s Smith(s).
Lest you think otherwise. These pcs It 2 me over 2 yrs to accumulate on saving up on them
month by month
More pics for my buds here and ole Froggie
Grips are darker than they appear...flash makes them appear to be lighter in color FYI..
Randy..

 

[Jebus35745]

Nice guns and Ropers, he does nice work. Asked him if he could make a set of K rb targets from a wood he used on some he sold. Here is the results, Larry