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In an earlier thread I was asked by the Judge to post some more detailed pictures of the grips that are on Python Serial #21. Below are my observations.
1) There is no "fitting ledge" on the grips
2) the medallions sit above to almost flush to the surface of the grips
3) there are no serial numbers written on the inside, just a stamp on each grip. The RH grip has a "J" Impression stamp and the LH grip has "L"(or could be an "I" or "E" ) you be the judge
4) The fitting and mating of the right hand and left hand grip is exceptional
5) Both Left & Right had grips appear to have been crafted form a single wood blank. The grain matches all the way across
I have not cleaned these grips but I think that they would show more of the wood grain if I did. I am frankly afraid of ruining them if I cleaned them. in their current state they look excellent and the gun and the grips have survived remarkably well for being 58 Years old.
1) There is no "fitting ledge" on the grips
2) the medallions sit above to almost flush to the surface of the grips
3) there are no serial numbers written on the inside, just a stamp on each grip. The RH grip has a "J" Impression stamp and the LH grip has "L"(or could be an "I" or "E" ) you be the judge
4) The fitting and mating of the right hand and left hand grip is exceptional
5) Both Left & Right had grips appear to have been crafted form a single wood blank. The grain matches all the way across
I have not cleaned these grips but I think that they would show more of the wood grain if I did. I am frankly afraid of ruining them if I cleaned them. in their current state they look excellent and the gun and the grips have survived remarkably well for being 58 Years old.
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