Are these "COKES" ?? Need Help

[sw282]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=187841720

Just want some advice from more Knowing on the subject. Are these the famous COKE grips that are so sought after by Smith collectors?


thanks

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[DickM]

I think probably not. According to SCSW, CBGs were discontinued in 1965 and the M57 wasn't introduced until 1964. The seller doesn't provide a SN, so it's not possible to be sure of the production year of the gun, but the probability would be that it was after CBGs were discontinued. Also, I believe the area covered by the checkering is too small on the grips shown.

 

[Jim K]

No, those are the standard target grips of that era.

Jim

 

[9mmepiphany]

Those are the regular Target Grips that came with all M-57s

 

[Lucky Derby]

Not cokes. Diamond Targets with "Football" relief cut. These were standard at the time.