WTB OR Grips for S&W / M&P .38 / hand ejector / Model 1902 / 1st change

[opschief]

Just prior to passing away, my father in law gifted me his S&W / M&P .38 / hand ejector / Model 1902 / 1st change / built in late 1903.
It's a roughly 85% condition - 100% original - unaltered gun, but with non original grips. I'd like to take it back to all original but am unable to locate the correct period grips through my normal channels.



I'm looking for a pair of either walnut, round butt, dish top (no medallion) or black hard rubber factory grips in condition matching the gun, or better.




Many thanks in advance for any help.

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[Bill W]

I do have a pair of Square butt Victory model, they are rough.
Also check Midway.

 

[opschief]

Many thanks for your reply. I appreciate your taking time to contact me.

Unfortunately, the 1902 hand ejector takes round butt and I am trying to locate grips in condition equal to the gun. I did check Midway, and Numrich, as well as numerous other normal go to sources, but have continued to strike out.

Again much appreciated regardless,
Bruce Silva

 

[Lindy]

Try this: http://smith-wessonforum.com/
If any are to be found they most likely will be found on this Forum.

Good Shooting

Lindy

 

[opschief]

Appreciate the reminder. I'll continue to monitor the S&W forum. With any luck, some day I'll get lucky.

Take care.

 

[deadeye]

Maybe these guys can help.....http://www.gungrip.com/

 

[MountainBear]

Check here. Not original, but not best things until original can be found.

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[opschief]

Thank you.

 

[2112shooter]

Another good place for old smith grips is ebay.com. They have Many in different conditions and prices. Do plan on paying a premium for nice grips in you're era but not too much.