Sanderson Grips

Beautiful grips, Dave. Kinda supports my theory that, in general, Sanderson used better wood than Roper did.

Bob
 
I assume that these are from back in the days when you got a ruler across the knuckles for being left-handed? I would have no use for them ...
 
I assume that these are from back in the days when you got a ruler across the knuckles for being left-handed? I would have no use for them ...

Nor I...except to admire their artistry...the same use I would have for a Stradivarius violin.

Bob
 
Lew was in Milford. The business card from his son Don shows Evart.

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Lew's card was a lot less flashy than his son's. Gotta love the wording though.
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I think (hope) I may have finally found a set of Sandersons to add to my meager grips collection. I got these as part of a small lot of grips from a man in New Jersey. For an N-frame, they lack the numbers found on some (most?) Sandersons but do feature jig marks and the Sanderson checkering cues. As an aside, the small name tag refers to Val Goldthwaite, who founded an EDM machining business in NJ back in '62.

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Look like a really nice, older set of Herrett's to me.
 
Look like a really nice, older set of Herrett's to me.

Ah, yes, they might actually be a checkered Trooper, now that I look at those. Good call, I think you're right. They're still keepers. :)
 
Yep, they look good. I consider them to be very comfortable as well.
 
Don Sanderson's granddaughter here...so cool to see that his craftsmanship is appreciated..the grips were all "custom" made. Which means he had the shooter make a mold of his hand to "custom" fit the stock..very cool to see the positive responses. He was a Detroit police officer, and a good man.
 
Tinalee,

Welcome to the Forum. If you will search the Forum, I think you will be surprised at how much of your grandfather's handwork is here and the appreciation that we all have for it.

If you have examples of his work or stories relating to him we would love to know more.

Bob
 
Tinalee33,

Let me add my welcome. So far I have only been able to acquire i set of grips from your grandfather's hand (or perhaps great grandfather?) a set on a pre-War High Standard target 22. I am eager to find more as I think there may even be a family connection for me since my Mom was a Sanderson! :) Check your PMs on this forum and see my message I will be sending as soon as I complete this post.

Regards,
Froggie
 
Tinalee, your grandfather is respected here as one of the true greats in his field. As Bob said, any information about him or pictures of his work would be extremely appreciated. The chance to hear your first hand stories is a rare opportunity, indeed! And welcome to the forum!
 
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