Faux Ivory Maker ID?

[Tip]

Does anyone recognize the possible maker of these faux ivory grips? (I believe circa mid-'80s.)

By all appearances, they fit well. But, I haven't had the chance to examine them in person, yet.

 

[rugerguy]

hard to tell by the pictures, actually have to 'see' hold, inspect the back side carefully, as there were quite a few makers of polymer ( poured) white/ivory grips...name the company, they did it.....the GOOD ones were 'Tru Ivory' (Bar S grips) out of Everett ,Wa, they could make ANY shade, color variation, and really looked like ivory till you handled them ( weight/feel)

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Rugerguy, that's what I'm thinking. Hard to know for sure. Wish I'd gotten several pair from them.

 

[Tip]

Thanks, Dan & Bear Paw Jack.
There are a few of the older aftermarket grips that I'd like to have. Tru-ivory and Westinghouse micarta both come to mind. I generally prefer a smooth grip on my plowhandles.

 

[pruger45]

Look like Ajax from here!

 

[Rumrunner]

I think Ajax had a black liner on the inside.

 

[29aholic]

So, who makes a good set of Faux Ivory now? I thought I saw some in the classifieds, but cant find the ad now. They were yellowed Fleur de Lies.

 

[pruger45]

I think Ajax had a black liner on the inside.

Nope.........................Jay Scott!

 

[rugerguy]

Thats correct, the wood ( dark) backing is is a sign, method of Jay Scot, and most of the Ajax we have seen will be marked ( stamped) on the rear...never kept anyone from sanding off any and all markings over the years...same went for Eagle, they were usually marked...............you want a wood that looks like ivory, try 'holly' wood, have had a few pairs from Cary C, and wow, NICE grain, and again, from a few feet away ,without actually handling them to get that "feel" ( heft) of ivory, his grips are right up there in looks with the old Tru Ivory...........

 

[gobbler]

I recently purchased simulated ivory grips from Boone Trading Co. and am more than pleased. I got mine aged with Ruger blackhawk (black on silver) medallions installed. Look and feel are great, like real ivory not like plastic from some other sources that I've seen.

 

[Thumbcocker]

American holly can do a passable imitation of ivory and has grain pattern in it.

 

[Rumrunner]

I think Ajax had a black liner on the inside.

Nope.........................Jay Scott!

Duh, you are right. Brain fart here.