[Poppyboy]

Hi folks. I recently acquired my father’s 629-3 .44 Mag. Just wondering what massive grips these are. They literally wrap around my hand. I have several OEM spares, so I’m sure I have the originals. Just wondering about these. They have no markings. Thanks in advance! EDIT: I forgot to add: Do they add any value, or should I install the original grips? I don’t intend to shoot it much, if at all.

 

[jonesy814]

No idea who made them other than it was not S&W. That style grip with a thumbrest was popular with some target shooters in the 60's and 70's

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! They look like Sile grips, but the wood appears to be French walnut. They are beautiful. What does the inside of the grips look like. Sometimes jig marks help identify the maker. They could also be Fitz grips but should be stamped Fitz on the bottom.

My First Real (Wood) Fitz Grips

 

[Poppyboy]

Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! They look like Sile grips, but the wood appears to be French walnut. They are beautiful. What does the inside of the grips look like. Sometimes jig marks help identify the maker. They could also be Fitz grips but should be stamped Fitz on the bottom.

My First Real (Wood) Fitz Grips

Thanks for the response. When I get around to it, I’ll disassemble and have a look and update if there’s anything noteworthy.

 

[series guy]

Those are much much nicer than any of the Sile grips that I've seen but I do agree with Guy that the checkering pattern sure looks like Sile.

 

[carl418]

I agree.. they look like Sile grips to me. But that set looks nicer than most. Maybe been refinished by someone?

 

[Wiregrassguy]

This is a stock for a K frame that is likely Fitz, but without the imprint on the butt. Very similar to the OP's grips. But the quality of the wood on the OP's grips sorta leaves Siles out, IMO.

 

[TennSharpshooter]

I don’t have any idea about the grips, but the gun is absolutely beautiful. I love the unfluted cylinder. I bet it shoots like a dream. You didn’t ask, but I can tell you for sure what it is worth. PRICELESS.

 

[Poppyboy]

Thanks for all the kind words and feedback, folks. My father’s had pretty good taste in guns, and I acquired these S&Ws as well:
36 snub-nosed .38
659 9mm stainless
57 .41 nickel
686-4 .357 stainless
39-2 9mm chrome
Colt Commander
His nickel Colt Python will be coming my way, but I already have the exact same. It’ll be a nice collection to hold onto for quite some time!

 

[WendyZXZ]

Welcome to the forum!

I agree with you, good taste indeed!

 

[Poppyboy]

Thanks. Here’s some more eye candy...

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Ooooo! Ahaaaaa!


Guy

 

[ifithitu]

Nice looking eye candy Poppyboy.

 

[Ratpacker]

What close up clarity ... Really admiring those pics , OP. Almost like being there.
BTW the Colt Python has a well taken care of brightness to it. Sharp.

 

[Poppyboy]

What close up clarity ... Really admiring those pics , OP. Almost like being there.
BTW the Colt Python has a well taken care of brightness to it. Sharp.

Thanks so much. Just came out of the stone ages, upgrading from an iPhone 6 to an iPhone 11. The resolution of the camera is much, much better!

 

[Poppyboy]

Just took apart the grips, but no markings anywhere whatsoever. Oh well. Thanks again to everyone for the kind comments and replies!