Brians356
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Looks like home made and the guy never thought about matching up the grain. Probably left over walnut from a rifle stock.Anyone recognize these grip panels? They're on a S&W Model 19-3 Combat Magnum (K-Frame). I've looked at many images of Hogues online and haven't seen anything really close. These are more "squared". Also curious about the type of hardwood, I don't think it's walnut.
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Yeah, I already joined. Just wanted to hold back as a newbie, rather than fire off questions immediately. I'm a old boot here.Go to the S&W forum. Those dudes know it ALL.
I see what you mean. But the top of my left (thumb) side panel is unlike any of Ahrends' current patterns.They look very much like ahernds grips to me.
The side grooves (same on both sides) are unlike any grips I've seen online. My fingers are long enough for my middle finger to wrap around and the tip lay in the lower groove below my thumb.left thumb under right thumb.
Brilliant! And of course you knew what it would be worth in fifty years.I have, or had, a Colt Python of the 1965 era that is pristine. The blueing looks to be an inch thick. I gave it to my grandson, who just keeps it so he can say he has one. Interesting story, to me, is that I bought that Python .357 Magnum when I got out of the Army in 1965 for $118.00 and at the same time by brother bought a S&W Trooper in .357 Magnum because “They want too damned much for the Python”. Last year I was offered $4,000.00 for the Python and so I gave it to the grandson right in front of my brother who stood there with his chin on his chest.