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Original Factory Colt Detective Special & Colt Viper Stocks – Checkered Walnut Grips with Medallions
Up for sale is a set of original factory Colt stocks, designed for the Colt Detective Special and Colt Viper revolvers. These genuine Colt grips are made of walnut and feature the classic factory checkering pattern with inset Colt medallions—correct period parts that add authenticity and value to any Colt D-frame revolver.
These grips display the proper short-butt profile and are correct for both the Detective Special and the Viper, as well as other Colt D-frame variants. The Colt silver medallions remain intact and well set, providing the hallmark factory appearance. The checkering, however, shows significant signs of use and handling wear, with large areas worn smooth from years of service and carry. This honest wear adds character and speaks to the grips’ history, distinguishing them as true period pieces rather than reproductions.
Structurally, the grips remain solid, with no cracks, splits, or repairs. The wood panels are complete and fit together securely with proper alignment. Screw escutcheons are intact, and the grips will mount properly on a revolver for either use or display.
Original Colt grips are increasingly scarce, especially for collectible models like the Detective Special and Viper. Even with their worn checkering, these grips are valuable for restoring revolvers with missing or incorrect stocks, preserving historical accuracy, or adding authentic Colt character to a working gun.
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