[Biffjohanson]

I’m interested in buying these grips. I cannot find any past examples to compare. What do you think I should offer?

Thank You.

 

[Mikebiker]

They look very nicely made and expertly checkered. I would start a 3 to 4 hundred and go up to whatever you are comfortable with. They are not an everyday find.

 

[FL Moore]

400 + to what ever you feel comfortable with!!!
Congratulations on a great find!!!!!

 

[MAM]

When you could buy them without government regulation a pair like that could be had easily for $400, but under current conditions you will be hard pressed to get them at that price…..I wouldn‘t let mine go for that knowing I could never readily buy another set. And because I can’t freely buy them I have resorted to mammoth these days

 

[FL Moore]

Beautiful row of colts . Mammoth is good I got several sets and are very thankful for them!!!!

 

[inspcalahan]

As stated above, and when I first opened this thread, my mind jumped to $400 as a starting point after confirming they are real ivory.

 

[SHOOTER13]

+1 on the $400 mark...maybe $475 with mag bumper pad...when verified as genuine.

My Colt Gold Cup National Match (Enhanced) shown with African Elephant Tusk Ivory

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[LEO918]

These were $400 a couple of years ago.

 

[Southgate]

The last pair I sold was $385.00 and I made a good profit on them . I bought them from Dan who was making them for Colt , I gave $175.00 a pair and bought several pairs. That was before the ban. He passed a while back and I kinda wish I had kept the pair I sold, $400.00 wouldn't buy them now . Fortunately I still have the other sets.

 

[Biffjohanson]

Thanks for the comments.

The seller is firm at $600.

There are not any recent sales for checkered that I can compare. I have found a few smooth sets that have sold for $500+.

These grips have been listed for a few days without any interest.

Also, while I was searching for these grips I noticed that Mammoth ivory is creeping up in price too.

Thank you.

 

[CWO4USCGRET]

Here’s a block of interior (white) mammoth ivory that I’ll have a set of Government sized 1911 stocks. It was priced fairly; considering the demand for any ivory, tusk, tooth, etc!

 

[Mikebiker]

600 is not out of line considering the checkering. I wouldn't feel bad paying that for them.

 

[inspcalahan]

Also, while I was searching for these grips I noticed that Mammoth ivory is creeping up in price too.

All ivory is creeping up. Look what happened to pearl over the last 10 years. The supply was long gone and the products out there break, get lost, are depleted over time. What's there is there and it will never grow (most likely..I learned to never say never long ago).

If you want anything, I'd not wait too long. Don't overpay (too much), but be willing to pay high for something you want now. It will either be a good deal within just a few years, or not attainable at all by then.

 

[MAM]

What’s 100 bucks in the scheme of things.….if those were local to me I would have gone to see them in person for fit and finish and offered 500 but taken them at 600.

 

[7.62Kolectr]

Thanks for the comments.

The seller is firm at $600.

There are not any recent sales for checkered that I can compare. I have found a few smooth sets that have sold for $500+.

These grips have been listed for a few days without any interest.

Also, while I was searching for these grips I noticed that Mammoth ivory is creeping up in price too.

Thank you.

Are they elephant or mammoth? If they are elephant $600 is very nice.

 

[Biffjohanson]

They are elephant.

He says they are. Does mammoth resemble elephant?

 

[7.62Kolectr]

They are elephant.

He says they are. Does mammoth resemble elephant?

Yes. But the grain pattern known as the Schreger lines is different.
On the bottom edge of grip you’ll see the pattern.

Distinguishing Elephant from Ancient Ivory

Distinguishing elephant from ancient ivory is challenging and becoming more and more important for the owners of knives with handles of ancient ivory. However, there are two reliable keys to make the determination easier. Polished cross sections of elephant and mastodon/mammoth ivories display...

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[CWO4USCGRET]

Here’s probably one of the last elephant ivory “pieces” sold by Boone Trading Company when all the restrictions were put into affect. Since there was already some very strict laws concerning endangered species (and plants); called CITIES. The additional laws, piled onto existing laws almost reeks of gun control laws!

This is a Cribbage board made from one half side of a Milk Tusk; Think Baby’s First Tooth. It is replaced when the permanent tusks grow out.

 

[SteveR]

Bought my first carved steelhead ivory grips for $150 fitted to my straps from Sol Weisenfeld 40 or so years ago..Anyone that loves ivory and is over 60 probably remembers him well..I'd gladly give the $600 for those checkered Government Model grips..

 

[MtnSpur]

I’m interested in buying these grips. I cannot find any past examples to compare. What do you think I should offer?

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Have Ivory, documented as pre ban, on 4 or 5 Autos. I made sure the sale and Ivory was very legal. Have all the paperwork. Today? I'd make sure you had all your ducks in a row. Just saying and good luck, If legal, you will pay premium so be prepared you want them.