Check, NO sandpaper. Kinda lucked into the HP. Brother said "We need a .357" after selling off a GP100. Wandered the used gun case at the KC Cabela's and found it. Didn't know much about S&W at the time, but it just looked like revolver should. Got it otd for less than $380. Grips do number to the gun.
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Get some acetone. Put about an inch of it in a coffee can.Let those Grips soak in it over night with the lid on the can.Wear protective gloves.
In the morning take out and brush with a soft tooth brush do it quickly as the acetone evaporates fast.
In the morning take out and brush with a soft tooth brush do it quickly as the acetone evaporates fast.
hotrod150
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Will soaking with/in stripper or acetone damage the wood?
No. I've done a bunch of grips that way. You might have to give them a second acetone bath to get all of the paint off and out of the checkering, but they should be good to go after that. Let them dry and apply some Formby's Lemon oil -
https://www.formbys.com/products/lemon_oil/
Let the oil soak into the grips and then apply a second coat. You can determine how shiny you want them by applying additional coats. Take some before / along the way / and after pictures. You'll be amazed at how nice they come out.
I'd try to get whatever painted on finish is on the gun as well. I think the natural character of the gun will look much better than it does now.
Good luck with your project and post some pictures!
I agree acetone will do the job and won't damage the wood . . . but make sure the medallions aren't the ones made of plastic that were used in the '51-'52 timeframe . . . acetone will literally dissolve plastic.
If you're not sure, check the serial number stamped on the inside of the right stock panel and see when they were made.
Russ
Very nice revolvers
hotrod150
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Per SCSW, somewhere between 1957 & 1962- I'd guesstimate it at 1960-ish.
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The grip number is way past the plastic period so your safe. If the medallions look gold, they are brass and all the nickel plating is worn off.
While you have the grips off, put the flat screw behind the trigger guard in the sideplate back in the correct hole under the right grip.
The acetone is safe! Do the grips and then dunk the entire gun in it. Re-oil.
The grip number is way past the plastic period so your safe. If the medallions look gold, they are brass and all the nickel plating is worn off.
While you have the grips off, put the flat screw behind the trigger guard in the sideplate back in the correct hole under the right grip.
The acetone is safe! Do the grips and then dunk the entire gun in it. Re-oil.
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