N Frame Grip ID

[Iowahunter]

Picked these up probably at least 10 yrs ago and the only other pair I have seen like them was on a Nickel N Frame back in the late 70's early 80's. Any idea on what the we're on and value ? Thanks

 

[StrawHat]

Not sure what they might have been on but they look user modified to me.

Kevin

 

[Iowahunter]

Not sure what they might have been on but they look user modified to me.

Kevin

Not sure on that but , who knows. The pair I saw way back when was on a new S&W in the case. My cousin ran the gun counter in that store and he has since passed.

 

[CH4]

Hmm
Re-contoured factory combats?

 

[Vtgw938]

I agree that they started life as factory combats. Don't think they have much value.

 

[Truckman]

Maybe they were damaged at some point, and this was a way of rescuing them?......Ben

 

[Iowahunter]

Thanks for the info on them. I just remember seeing a pair like them many yrs ago and this pair showed up and always wondered about them. They do fit nice if you have a smaller hand.

 

[s&wchad]

Post a photo showing the inside.
They have circle inserts, but the cut-out on the front is well done and not factory.

 

[Iowahunter]

Comparing them

 

[s&wchad]

That helps!
Those are altered N frame Combat stocks and were never sold on a gun in that configuration.

I remember a dealer selling a bunch of reject SW factory grips back in the '80's or '90's. They were inexpensive and I purchased a few pair. Some were individual panels that were paired up (mixed sharpie numbers), while others had alterations due to presumed defects. I think I still have some stashed away. I've never seen that particular modification, but it was nicely done.

 

[Iowahunter]

Thanks for the info, maybe someone local to me made a few sets up. I know the ones I saw yrs ago were in the late 70's early 80's as the store went out of business around 81-82 time frame.

 

[handejector]

I don't see how we can be sure they started life as Combats. Couldn't they have started as smooth Targets?

 

[s&wchad]

I don't see how we can be sure they started life as Combats. Couldn't they have started as smooth Targets?

I based my opinion on the amount of wood that extends below the butt of the grip frame on Targets vs Combats.

OP's.

 

[Truckman]

I based my opinion on the amount of wood that extends below the butt of the grip frame on Targets vs Combats.

I see the difference with the inside views......Ben

 

[handejector]

I based my opinion on the amount of wood that extends below the butt of the grip frame on Targets vs Combats.

Thanks. Did not know Combats were longer. Too new for me.