[jim_ish]

Posting pictures of a recent pick up, a Model 14-2, if someone knows the manufacturing date it would be appreciated. Figure post 1968 because no diamond in the grip and pre-1982 due to the pinned barrel.

Is it common to have non-straight cuts in the grip? One of the two grips is numbered to match the pistol but the bottom groove in the grip is far from straight.
I also notice the fit at the top of the side plate is not perfect, again is that normal?


Thanks,
Jim

 

[series guy]

The grips look normal. The slight imperfection in the side plate fit was most likely caused by someone prying off the side plate as opposed to tapping the side of the frame to remove it. Only an issue on high dollar collectibles. You have one of the finest .38 caliber revolvers ever built.

 

[jim_ish]

Great, thanks!

Jim

 

[Wiregrassguy]

1967. S&W only numbered the right grip panel. They aren't the prettiest factory grips I've seen, but not too out of line.

 

[jim_ish]

Yes, only one side is numbered. Why no diamond in the center?

Thanks much for the 1967 date!

Jim

 

[timetripper]

S&W deleted the diamond center sometime in 1967. Nice revolver!

John

 

[jim_ish]

Thanks, SO this is an EARLY no diamond

Really close to my own age, looks a lot better than I do.

Jim

 

[aguila9]

As stated earlier the side plate damage was from improper removal. The grips look like they suffered at the hands of an overzealous owner trying to reestablish a clear border. Look at the worn checkering just above the border. That leads me to believe somebody was trying to freshen up the grip panel with a rotary tool.

I've handled a lot of S&W revolvers over the years and I've never seen a factory finished grip mangled like that.

A great find nonetheless. Enjoy!

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[jonesy814]

Nice model 14. I agree that it looks like someone tried enhance that border area of the grip checkering

 

[WendyZXZ]

Fine looking Model 14 there!

 

[Curt360]

Great looking revolver! Congrats and enjoy. Range report soon?😎

 

[jim_ish]

Yeah, my wife loves her heavy barrel 4" Model 10. Perhaps I will challenge her next time out and see how I can do with this one