Show your Roper grips

[Modified]

Friend of mine reproduced the correct screw for these (they came with none) so I can use them now.

Kind of fun, these wacky trigger stop Ropers were built for pre-war long action guns. They make for very very interesting SA shooting on a gun that they were calibrated for (of which I only have one that works exactly right). I put them on my K22/40 with it's a pre-war Long action and I think they may stay here. They fit my hand great with a lot of right hand palm swell, but the trigger stop stuff is kind of annoying. On this gun its very nice though as it's not so precise as to get in the way.

 

[weatherby]

Looks like a nice fit to e Caleb.

 

[410bore]

These got delivered in yesterday's mail. sorry if anyone here was bidding on them. The auction pics didn't show any screws and when I asked the seller he told me they were already packed up but he thought there was only one screw for the whole lot. Well, I got lucky and that one screw was in this set. The thumb-rest is pretty neat, just enough your thumb to rest comfortably on with no extra room. Looks like these were originally made for serial # 49194, either an actual .44 or they just marked "44" for the frame size. I have another set or two that are marked 44.

 

[71firebird400]

Not a S&W, but what do you guys think of this old Remington Rolling Block? I was told that the frame was modified for the grips which were quite nice. I found it in a hole-in-the-wall pawn shop and am trying to negotiate a price.

 

[410bore]

Mark, that is a neat gun. I love it. I am not sure as to a value but unless were talking crazy money I'd probably be buying it.

 

[weatherby]

unless were talking crazy money I'd "DEFINATELY" be buying it.

FIFY

 

[Club Gun Fan]

Not a S&W, but what do you guys think of this old Remington Rolling Block? I was told that the frame was modified for the grips which were quite nice. I found it in a hole-in-the-wall pawn shop and am trying to negotiate a price.

Modified frame is a typical Roper trait. If you don't want that pistol, let me know, and I don't collect Remington.

 

[71firebird400]

Mark, that is a neat gun. I love it. I am not sure as to a value but unless were talking crazy money I'd probably be buying it.

I agree. It's chambered in 22LR, so it'd be a lot of fun as a shooter. The shop is reluctant to price it and per State law cannot sell a used gun for 30 days (to insure it's not stolen) so we'll see how this goes. I am trying to pry it out of their hands without indicating it's anything too special. I know there is something goofy going on with the front sight, but am far from knowledgeable on Remington handguns. I just want it for the grips

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Sure makes me wish that My local Pawn Shops could sell Guns.They all get listed on Gunbroker,No local sales...

This thread may be of interest to You:http://thefiringline.com/forums/archive/index.php?t-288848.html

 

[younggun22]

These got delivered in yesterday's mail. sorry if anyone here was bidding on them. The auction pics didn't show any screws and when I asked the seller he told me they were already packed up but he thought there was only one screw for the whole lot. Well, I got lucky and that one screw was in this set. The thumb-rest is pretty neat, just enough your thumb to rest comfortably on with no extra room. Looks like these were originally made for serial # 49194, either an actual .44 or they just marked "44" for the frame size. I have another set or two that are marked 44.

Well I'm glad they went to a good home

 

[RKmesa]

Here's Some Wierd Ones

I have had this "lefty target round to square" set for a few years. Not sure what they belong to - too big for a K-frame RB. Maybe a No 3 break top???

What do you think?

 

[model3sw]

I have had this "lefty target round to square" set for a few years. Not sure what they belong to - too big for a K-frame RB. Maybe a No 3 break top???

What do you think?


No doubt about it ... New Model 3 Thank you, Richard. Sal

 

[weatherby]

Sal and Richard.......that made one very nice combination right there.

Made them both shine a lot brighter

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

I have had this "lefty target round to square" set for a few years. Not sure what they belong to - too big for a K-frame RB. Maybe a No 3 break top???

What do you think?


No doubt about it ... New Model 3 Thank you, Richard. Sal

Did You refinish the Stocks? They look much more glossy than in Richard's Pictures.

 

[RKmesa]

Did You refinish the Stocks? They look much more glossy than in Richard's Pictures.

They were pretty shiny when I got them (I thought that someone who owned them before me may have put an additional coat of finish on them and told Sal the same prior to me sending them his direction). Looking at the photos I posted - you're right - I don't know how come they did not show the shine when I photo'd them? The photos were a bit dark when I photo'd them and I had to increase the exposure a bit - that may have washed out the shine???

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Could be,They look Night and Day different to me.Maybe Sal had them oiled in the Pictures he took? Are You a Lefty Sal?

 

[Modified]

I think this belongs here, even if it isn't a S&W













I believe that Roper had more to do with the gun then just the stocks.

 

[410bore]

Those are nice, look just like the set on your camp perry


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[Modified]

Those are nice, look just like the set on your camp perry


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They are actually the same ones. When I got this roper sighted gun it had the wrong stocks on it, just bad, didn't fit well. The only thing appropriate I had sitting around were these.

 

[SDH]

Funny lookin' front sight...

 

[kwill1911]

What leads you to believe they are Roper sights?

 

[skilled]

Like Kevin said. I don't believe those are Roper Sights. But there is NO doubt about the stocks! Nice!!!!

 

[model3sw]

Could be,They look Night and Day different to me.Maybe Sal had them oiled in the Pictures he took? Are You a Lefty Sal?

No, I'm not a lefty but 42 year old Sal Jr. is a lefty. At one time I purchased left handed anything, even a left handed Randall 1911 for Sal Jr. but he didn't like it, preferred the standard 1911.

I cringe when I find a set of Ropers that someone had obviously "cleared" over. I have a few pairs of vintage grips that had been cleared over. usually when I get a few, I chemically strip the clear. Murphy's oil soap with a soft brush. Depending on what the grips are ... I might sharpen the checkering a bit and then oil rub. If they are Ropers I'd send them to a professional.

I also have a few Keith Brown grips. The man is amazing. When I have a few thousand extra, I'd like to order 2 pairs for my New Model 3 targets.

 

[Modified]

What leads you to believe they are Roper sights?

Because I'm dumb They aren't Roper sights.

Anyone have an idea who might have done them? I think maybe early fifties?

 

[skilled]

LOL well they do have a Roper look to them if that makes you feel better.

 

[Modified]

LOL well they do have a Roper look to them if that makes you feel better.

Hah, yeah, I woke up and the live auction was happening and it was going for cheap, and I wasn't really awake. After really looking at it close..today and comparing it to every other roper sight picture I could find I realize my "mistake". Which isn't really a mistake at the price I got it. It's tight as a drum and has an amazing trigger, and the sights are quite nice even if they are pretty odd.

Just another gun to throw on the pile of "mystery gunsmith" guns that I own. It's kind of a fun niche.

No, I'm not a lefty but 42 year old Sal Jr. is a lefty. At one time I purchased left handed anything, even a left handed Randall 1911 for Sal Jr. but he didn't like it, preferred the standard 1911.

I cringe when I find a set of Ropers that someone had obviously "cleared" over. I have a few pairs of vintage grips that had been cleared over. usually when I get a few, I chemically strip the clear. Murphy's oil soap with a soft brush. Depending on what the grips are ... I might sharpen the checkering a bit and then oil rub. If they are Ropers I'd send them to a professional.

I also have a few Keith Brown grips. The man is amazing. When I have a few thousand extra, I'd like to order 2 pairs for my New Model 3 targets.

Fantastic to see you up and posting Sal!

You ever manage to take that picture you "owe" me? I think it would go very well in this thread.

 

[Modified]

Found another set to add to the picture collection. These were on ebay the other day in an auction labeled Plastic or Bakelite grips. Fortunately for me no one else noticed that these were a funny looking kind of plastic:









Unfortunately they don't fit on any of my old 1911s because they all have lanyard rings. I brought these down to the gun shop and they fit on a Remington r1 centennial. The lovely thing is that they fit my hand perfectly, but no one else's down at the shop. I can't really believe my luck to have ended up with them without even a little fight on the auction, even if they are a little bit beat up.

I guess my next gun purchase will have to be a 1911, I'll have to start looking around for the proper old gun to put them on. That could take a while.

 

[skilled]

Sixgun,
Those are NOT ropers! Certainly are a plastic for sure!!

PS: Just send them to me and i will help you out and give you 20.00 more than you paid. I am just that kind of guy!

 

[skilled]

Police Positive Target model

 

[R.A. Rifleman]

My memory needs help. I seem to recall seeing a picture in the gallery of a revolver with what I thought were Roper stocks. What I particularly remember is that the butt was recessed for a lanyard ring. The problem is that I can't find the original picture in the gallery and none of the other pictures I have found look the same. The one I'm looking for seemed to have the entire bottom of the grip dished out for the ring, forming a nice concave shape. Does this ring any bells for anybody? I don't recall if it was supposed to be original.