bannockburn
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It has no other markings like U.S. Property or the flaming bomb ordnance mark. No V prefix either.
The grips on this Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless were originally the long target style with two screws instead of one. They were cracked all to pieces, so I went ahead and filed down their profile to match nearly that of the more common short grips. Much more comfy for carry now.
Here's an option if you want original rounded butt grips
https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_od...Xiver+johnson.TRS1&_nkw=iver+johnson&_sacat=0
I have a pair of that seller's on an H&R large frame .32:
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Slight fitting required (file flashing, pin holes imperfect), but getting brand new grips for >100 year old guns at $20 is hard to beat.
Speaking of that blued one, all I need to make it functional is a part I haven't been able to source. It's the threaded plug which retains the firing pin and has the holes for a little spanner wrench.
That H&R is real pretty.
Thanks! hope that 17 is a real nice shooter
Looks like you found it at the bottom of a lake. I love it... It not a "seen one seen them all" type of picture. Thanks for sharing.The grips on this Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless were originally the long target style with two screws instead of one. They were cracked all to pieces, so I went ahead and filed down their profile to match nearly that of the more common short grips. Much more comfy for carry now. I also installed a better fitting cylinder from a different gun, though is cosmetically a bit uglier than the one I had.
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My new (old) M17-
Thanks! Not sure how I like the target grips, though. Thinkin about swappin them for Magnas since recoil isnt an issue on a 17, lol.NIGHTLORD40K
An all-time classic .22 S&W! Magnificent, truly magnificent!
The winner of this year's THR first place trophy for best Guns and Cat picture … (if we awarded one). Seriously, very pretty cat (this is coming from a dog guy). Nice selection of Smiths, too!