Two more pair from Curtis Harlow

[SouthNarc]

I received a partial shipment for the last order I placed with Curtis Harlow and thought I would share them with the community.

I don’t know what the proper nomenclature is for this first pair. I’ve heard them called “fish tail”, “fish mouth” and so on. RKMesa has several I’ve taken notice of and wanted a pair in a K frame size. Here is Curtis’ expression of that style in Turkish Walnut on a very nice 1905 M&P Target I took possession of here recently from a board member.

 

[SS336]

Beautiful. Not much else to say.

 

[SouthNarc]

The second pair are high horn magnas with Pre War medallions mounted on a DA 1917 that was factory reblued in 1971.

The figure on this pair is really complex and difficult to capture so I took several different photos in various kinds of light to try and capture the essence of them.

 

[stanmerrell]

Wow. Those are beautiful. They look like they bel9ng on there. Especially the first set.

 

[SouthNarc]

Some outdoor direct sunlight photos of the magnas to capture the complexity of the figure in the Turkish Walnut.

I’m fortunate to be able to have got on Curtis’ list as he winds down.

 

[series guy]

Those go beyond grips or stocks. They are art. Really exceptional art.

 

[SouthNarc]

A few more of the first pair.

 

[RKmesa]

You know that those fish lipped, sculped bottom grips are shaped for engraved guns... So... you either need to get one engraved, or send the grips to me.... :

In all seriousness - they look great on that pre-war Target M&P.

They are beautiful!!!

Congrats and thanks for sharing,

 

[SouthNarc]

You know that those fish lipped, sculped bottom grips are shaped for engraved guns... So... you either need to get one engraved, or send the grips to me.... :

In all seriousness - they look great on that pre-war Target M&P.

They are beautiful!!!

Congrats and thanks for sharing,

I did not know that sir.

So basically you're telling me that I'm wearing cap toe balmoral oxfords with sweatpants?

 

[spin132]

Very nice Craig, love them both!

I too was a lucky recipient of a set of Curt's artistry recently. What a fine gentleman! Shown here on a pre-war Outdoorsman. Very nice fit. Thanks Curt!

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[SouthNarc]

Very nice Craig, love them both!

I too was a lucky recipient of a set of Curt's artistry recently. What a fine gentleman! Shown here on a pre-war Outdoorsman. Very nice fit. Thanks Curt!

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Man those are gorgeous! What kind of wood is that?

 

[spin132]

Man those are gorgeous! What kind of wood is that?

Thanks Craig, English Walnut.

 

[StrawHat]

I have posted these before so, once again! I was fortunate to receive these from Curt. Magnas, from a gorgeous chunk of fire wood. The longer they sit in the sun, the more pronounced becomes the curl.

Kevin

 

[boykinlp]

Curt’s work is nothing short of spectacular!!
Larry

 

[Rusty parrot]

Craig and Spin 132,
Your grips from Curt Harlow are beautiful and I don’t blame you one bit for being so proud of them. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Craig those “fish lip” grips look sculpted and the amount of shape change at the bottom of the grip just amazing.
The expertise to create them boggles my mind.
Enjoy Gentlemen.

 

[md8232]

I received my first pair from Curtis recently and immediately asked to get back on his list. As usual, I'm a day late and a dollar short!

 

[dobegrant]

Thanks for sharing all the pictures, some amazing looking grips.