This is my first post in the Revolver section; I don’t know the first thing about them.
I’m a semi auto guy and pretty well versed in those circles. However, a very good friend has asked I help her find wood grips for a revolver her dad gave her years ago. Don’t even know if its a J, K or L frame. I’m hoping someone here can help.
Can anyone point me in the right direction for wood grips with Smith & Wesson medallions? Or any other info.
Thanks in advance.
Looks like a J frame. I’ve had pretty good luck with eBay for replacement factory S&W grips. Midway also sells replacement grips for s&w.
http://www.midwayusa.com/find?dimensionids=19643
Your revolver looks like a Colt. J Frame grips won’t fit.
Now that you say that… I can make out the Colt markings on the frame.
Not sure why she said S&W. Any ideas on where to get Colt wood grips?
It looks like a Fifth Issue Colt Detective Special and the grips should be original. Post 1971 D frame grips should fit, but you may want to have a knowledgeable gunsmith look at it to be sure.
Here is a link with information about your wheel gun.
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Cylinder release makes this obviously a Colt.
If she wants Colt wood grips eBay, or Gunbroker will be good bets.
Otherwise:
Good call on the Colt… My eyes are failing me. Sucks getting old
I would look on the Coltforum in the classifieds. The latter grips for the DS had no medallions. I had a few that I sold around $70 per set a year ago. The original older checkered DS grips with medallion go for a bit more. Diamondback service grips go for around $200+.
Colt revolvers get collector interest.