Smooth n frame grips
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They are very early ones.
Notice they don't have a football relief among other things.
Just regular Unrelieved were only made about 5 years.
I'm surprised they didn't go closer to 600
Notice they don't have a football relief among other things.
Just regular Unrelieved were only made about 5 years.
I'm surprised they didn't go closer to 600
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I am somewhat of a wood junkie ( not as bad as Weatherby
), but there is nothing about them that would move me to pay that. Did somebody well known make them? They look unfinishedIs there a pic of the other side?
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I would guess it has to do with whoever the maker wasWhat is special about theese grips. They sold for $431 on popular auction site.
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The damage on the inside near the trigger guard prevented me from bidding more, as the photos didn’t show this angle. With shipping and tax these are ~$475 and like Weatherby said can fetch $550-600 as these are very scarce 1950s targets to find these days
Agree totally. I too watched them and did not bid because of the damage. These are the Factory "Presentation" target stocks that shipped on engraved and special order N frames in the 1950s and early 1960s. They are great grips and I would have gladly paid $500 for them if not for the damage on the right grip (clearly seen in this photo)...
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If I’m not mistaken, factory grips made with the flush escutcheons are pretty rare. The wood type will a difference too. Looks like nicely figured Goncalo Alves to me.
Larry
Larry
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Thanks for the info
How would one verify the originality of these typed of grip?
I am somewhat of a wood junkie ( not as bad as Weatherby
Is there a pic of the other side?
As others have mentioned these are factory presentation non relieved target stocks and very rare. I have bought boxes of parts and guns just to pick up these stocks.
I think I have about 5 sets, some nicer than others but I would love to have the pre-27 line up all wearing these stocks.
I watched the auction and didn’t notice the right panel damage.
Oh and a picture, cause why not!
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1950's non-relieved targets in Goncalo. I'd love to have a pair.
Not to hijack this thread, but just wanted to show the difference between early verses late presentation grips. In fact, these are on my K-Frame 22 Jet. I think these are what some refer to as "Bookends". I wonder what kind of wood these are? I may need to smooth out the bottoms a little.
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Book Match. Nice looking Jet
