Post by bobwright on Oct 30, 2012 20:03:50 GMT -5
There seems to be a sudden "dumping" of older K-Frame S&W revolvers in my area lately. These are mostly the pre-Model Number guns. And most seem to be nickel plated, and likely not factory nickel. (A nickel plated Model 1917?
?)I noted today a case of K- and N- framed guns, but what caught my eye were the grips. Most of these guns had some evident wear, but superb target grips, though most of these guns were not available with target grips. These grips lacked the diamond, but had the nickel S&W medallion, nice checkering, and were dark oiled walnut. These grips looked better than the current grips on brand new guns.
They looked like the old Roper grips made by Walter Roper, that kind of finish.
Anybody know the story on these grips?
Bob Wright