White "Ivory" grip ID question - here on display with a 1956 pre-39.

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My Canadian correspondent is curious about the possible maker of a pair of white grips presumed to be a polymer of some sort that he's had for years.

They're mounted here on a pre-model 39 just for effect; they didn't come with the pistol. The 4 digit serial number letters to January, 1956.

Ajax and Eagle are the usual suspects. Any others?


UPDATE:

G has dug deeper in his files and found old catalog material from both Ajax and Altamont listing bonded ivory and real ivory grips with medallions.
(My guess - perhaps both from the same source, whoever and wherever that might have been.)

While we were digging, he confirmed Art Jewel - used by S&W on engraved guns - and there was a company with Ivory in the name: Boone Trading Company / Boone's Custom Ivory Grips, Inc., Brinnon, WA


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Hello SG, I have picked up a few pairs at shows over the years. Have not a clue where/who made them. The pair pictured are for mod-39 or 39-2
with the long de-cocker lever. Pre-39 grips with the short de-cocker,
did not have the left rear cut out. Still nice looking.
 

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