Not “Cokes”.. right?

[digi-shots]

Thought I'd run these by the folks here…

Black washer Target N frame stocks with "football" cutout... diamond screw escutcheons.

They look nice but not "cokes".

Any idea of what time frame they were used?

Thanks

 

[Shark Bait]

Correct, not cokes. Diamond targets.

 

[lihpster]

Top of the left panel looks to have been repaired by Bubba or one of his relatives.

 

[digi-shots]

Thanks, I was pretty sure they were standard trarget stocks.

Here's a close up of the left side top.. do you mean the football cutout? Doesn't look repaired in person.. maybe just the lighting.

Any idea of when this black washer style was used?

Thanks

 

[lihpster]

I meant the top of the grip down into the cutout but your second pic shows it was just the lighting.

 

[murphydog]

Approximately 1955 to 1968. I think silver washers were used after these went out of production.

 

[digi-shots]

Thanks for all the comments, I appreciate it!

 

[Mbrgr1]

Although I never............

have seen them, owned them and may not, I am always looking.


One way to remind myself is the checkering, the top is a "smile" in comparison and the overall pattern is taller & wider.


Tall Wide Smile!

 

[Nightowl]

Thanks, I was pretty sure they were standard trarget stocks.

Here's a close up of the left side top.. do you mean the football cutout? Doesn't look repaired in person.. maybe just the lighting.

Any idea of when this black washer style was used?

Thanks

Those look like Walnut to me. Wood experts, would like your opinion!

 

[rbmac52]

Definitely Walnut.

 

[gmborkovic]

Yup, I look for the smile first. Then the checking field and then the general shape. Back view and bottom.

 

[Casual Smith Nut]

What would a pair of Cokes cost these days in "shooter" grade? Not beat up but not museum quality either?

 

[rbmac52]

$500 is about the bottom of the price range for "shooter grade, not beat up" cokes. IMO.

 

[Shark Bait]

have seen them, owned them and may not, I am always looking.


One way to remind myself is the checkering, the top is a "smile" in comparison and the overall pattern is taller & wider.


Tall Wide Smile!

I recognize that photo. It goes with this one.

 

[Mbrgr1]

I recognize that photo. It goes with this one.


Yep! Shamelessly stolen from the interwebs.

 

[Bullet99]

44 magnum with S/N i can't find a record of??

I recently picked up an early 44 mag and it's not listed in one of the books I bought (Early 44 Magnum Information) by the S&W Historical Foundation.

I was wondering how common it is to NOT have a number listed?

Thanks all!

 

[AC Man]

I recently picked up an early 44 mag and it's not listed in one of the books I bought (Early 44 Magnum Information) by the S&W Historical Foundation.

I was wondering how common it is to NOT have a number listed?

Thanks all!

Is this a pre model 29? If so the serial number will tell you everything you need to know. Is it a 5 screw or 4 screw? Or is it a early model 29?

 

[Shark Bait]

I recognize that photo. It goes with this one.


Yep! Shamelessly stolen from the interwebs.

I took the photos on my back patio. They were meant to illustrate the difference between the two types and served that purpose. Wish I still had the cokes.

 

[444 Magnum]

So these are cokes on my 29-1?

 

[rbmac52]

So these are cokes on my 29-1?

Indeed they are, and very nice ones at that!