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A little over a month ago, I posted regarding a Ruger Flattop .357 Magnum with stag grips in the 6600 serial number range that I had picked up. I have a friend who also has one of the Ross variants, also with stag grips. The general consensus seemed to be that mine were not factory grips. Please see the link to the thread.
So, today I was finally able to compare the grips on my flattop with the grips on the Ross variant flattop. Previously, my friend stated that he had the original set of black Ruger grips for his Ross variant, which was purchased new by his brother in 1956. Today, he is unable to find those grips, so we're not sure whether he actually had them or not. He did have a set of black grips for a Colt Officer's Model Special in .22 caliber. He's not sure if those are the grips he was thinking of or if he does have the original Ruger grips. Because it was stated he did have the original grips, the general feelings were that the stag grips on his Ross variant were more than likely from the factory. I really could not tell any difference between his stag grips and mine, except that his has 2 holes near the bottom of the grip and mine only has one. The holes all seem to be drilled the same and the staking is quite similar. I will say that I really don't know what I'm looking for though, so I'm hoping someone here can shed some light on whether they feel either of these sets came from the Ruger factory. Here's some pictures.
Any more thoughts or opinions?
Thanks,
Ruger OM Flattop with Stag Grips
Today at a gun show, I purchased a Ruger Flattop Blackhawk with stag grips. I know the factory stag grips add some value to the revolver but I also know that there are no markings or anything to discern whether or not they are actually factory. I'm hoping some of you can take a look at the below...
www.rugerforum.com
So, today I was finally able to compare the grips on my flattop with the grips on the Ross variant flattop. Previously, my friend stated that he had the original set of black Ruger grips for his Ross variant, which was purchased new by his brother in 1956. Today, he is unable to find those grips, so we're not sure whether he actually had them or not. He did have a set of black grips for a Colt Officer's Model Special in .22 caliber. He's not sure if those are the grips he was thinking of or if he does have the original Ruger grips. Because it was stated he did have the original grips, the general feelings were that the stag grips on his Ross variant were more than likely from the factory. I really could not tell any difference between his stag grips and mine, except that his has 2 holes near the bottom of the grip and mine only has one. The holes all seem to be drilled the same and the staking is quite similar. I will say that I really don't know what I'm looking for though, so I'm hoping someone here can shed some light on whether they feel either of these sets came from the Ruger factory. Here's some pictures.
Any more thoughts or opinions?
Thanks,