ID these Grips for me Please
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Two possibilities:
1. They are for a S&W round-butt K-frame made between 1917 to 1929 (dates are approximate).
2. They are for a S&W model 1903 Hand Ejector (I-frame) made during the same time period.
Of the two, the K-frame size is the most likely.
At the time both revolvers were usually supplied with black, hard rubber stocks. However checkered walnut was available as an option.
You can put them on E-Bay, but I suggest the S&W forum might be a better place. The collectors will likely fight over them - especially if someone needs a pair of "period correct" stocks to upgrade a gun that they already have.
1. They are for a S&W round-butt K-frame made between 1917 to 1929 (dates are approximate).
2. They are for a S&W model 1903 Hand Ejector (I-frame) made during the same time period.
Of the two, the K-frame size is the most likely.
At the time both revolvers were usually supplied with black, hard rubber stocks. However checkered walnut was available as an option.
You can put them on E-Bay, but I suggest the S&W forum might be a better place. The collectors will likely fight over them - especially if someone needs a pair of "period correct" stocks to upgrade a gun that they already have.
Thanks Fuff...you dont need my graces you are already there 
I have a bit of a "h-rd on" for the S&W forum and a couple of the mods there, so ebay it goes!!!!
WildoweyaoneAlaska
I have a bit of a "h-rd on" for the S&W forum and a couple of the mods there, so ebay it goes!!!!
WildoweyaoneAlaska
I understand what you're saying ...
But I wouldn't hurry to put them on E-Bay. Now that they are identified you might find a buyer right here.
If you have any K-frame S&W in the shop you can I.D. the size. If they are way too small they should go on a model 1903 .32
But I wouldn't hurry to put them on E-Bay. Now that they are identified you might find a buyer right here.
If you have any K-frame S&W in the shop you can I.D. the size. If they are way too small they should go on a model 1903 .32
tOO BIG FOR A LEMON SQUEEZER 32 WE HAVE,,,
damn just lost the screw!!!!!!!!!!
Already ebayeded them.....Got to pay the bills
WildoopsthereitisAlaska
damn just lost the screw!!!!!!!!!!
Already ebayeded them.....Got to pay the bills
WildoopsthereitisAlaska
No, they won't fit on the .32 Safety Hammerless, but if they were too small for a K-Frame they would probably fit the .38 Safety Hammerless (that you don't have). 
The stocks that fit the 1903 Hand Ejector or a .38 S&W counterpart would fit on an S&W J-frame R.B., but be about 1/8" too short at the bottom. This might be what you have, but I doubt it.
By far, the most likely possibility is the pre-war K-frame R.B., and the correct wood stocks for these are hard to find because black hard-rubber was standard at the time. Checkered walnut was considered to be more deluxe, and they are probably genuine Cercassian to boot. These sometimes sell in the $75.00 to $100.00 ballpark if the right collector comes lusting after them.
What the heck are you doing with a .32 Safety Hammerless?
The stocks that fit the 1903 Hand Ejector or a .38 S&W counterpart would fit on an S&W J-frame R.B., but be about 1/8" too short at the bottom. This might be what you have, but I doubt it.
By far, the most likely possibility is the pre-war K-frame R.B., and the correct wood stocks for these are hard to find because black hard-rubber was standard at the time. Checkered walnut was considered to be more deluxe, and they are probably genuine Cercassian to boot. These sometimes sell in the $75.00 to $100.00 ballpark if the right collector comes lusting after them.
What the heck are you doing with a .32 Safety Hammerless?
I found one of those in the attic of a friend of mine that passed away. His elderly parents wanted me to find and remove all of his firearms from the house since his young daughter was living there at the time. What a collection he had! I found handguns all over the place. 1917 arty luger with a drum mag and loading tool, 1924 Ithaca 'Burglar gun', Ruger Bobcat .22 revolver, Commando knockoff model of the Thompson sub, Tarus 357, .38 Bulldog, several Crossman CO2 pistols and just a bunch of other stuff. I haven't sold any of it and intend to give it all to his daughter when she is old enough and if she wants them...well, I might keep the Luger...The .32 Hammerless is a slick revolver and it shoots really nice.
Old Fuff...
Well, if have a spare one lying around I'll trade you future rights to a "highly desireable" S&W .38/200 with hardly any original finish and a replacement Spanish barrel of unknown origin for it.
Well, if have a spare one lying around I'll trade you future rights to a "highly desireable" S&W .38/200 with hardly any original finish and a replacement Spanish barrel of unknown origin for it.
This thread is still active, Ken?
Have you checked SCS&W 2nd Ed? See the illustrations at the bottom of pages 99 and 100. I've seen both military and commercial examples with just such checked walnut stocks. Only the commercial models with the medallions, though.
In the text on p. 100, under .38 Military and Police Model of 1902 1st Change: " . . . checkered hard rubber grips with S&W monograms, or checkered walnut, blue or nickel finish." Note that it doesn't mention the S&W "monograms" on the walnut. Not truly conclusive, but . . . .
Best,
Johnny
Have you checked SCS&W 2nd Ed? See the illustrations at the bottom of pages 99 and 100. I've seen both military and commercial examples with just such checked walnut stocks. Only the commercial models with the medallions, though.
In the text on p. 100, under .38 Military and Police Model of 1902 1st Change: " . . . checkered hard rubber grips with S&W monograms, or checkered walnut, blue or nickel finish." Note that it doesn't mention the S&W "monograms" on the walnut. Not truly conclusive, but . . . .
Best,
Johnny
Well the grips are gone, someone snatchied themn up...
Now I found more strange ones....
WildwillpostsoonAlaska
Now I found more strange ones....
WildwillpostsoonAlaska
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