Description
Smith & Wesson K-Frame Target Stocks
These Smith & Wesson K-Frame Target Stocks are factory square-butt walnut revolver grips with the oversized Target profile, bordered checkering, silver S&W medallions, and included grip screw. The interior markings appear to include KT WAL, indicating K-frame Target – Walnut factory stock configuration.
Smith & Wesson K-Frame Square Butt Walnut Target Stocks
These are the large factory Target stocks, not the smaller Magna or service stock pattern. The broad lower profile, pronounced upper horn, and thumb-relief shape are correct for Smith & Wesson K-frame square-butt Target stocks. They are appropriate for many classic square-butt K-frame revolvers and may also fit compatible square-butt L-frame models.
Construction / Configuration / Pattern
The stocks are walnut with factory bordered checkered panels, smooth upper shoulders, silver-tone Smith & Wesson medallions, and internal metal reinforcing washers. The grip screw is included.
These are the later non-diamond Target stock pattern, produced after Smith & Wesson deleted the diamond around the grip-screw escutcheon from Target stocks. The interior factory ink markings appear to include KT WAL, which supports identification as factory K-frame Target stocks in walnut. These appear to be factory accessory or replacement stocks rather than grips serialized to a specific revolver.
Historical Context / Pattern Development
Smith & Wesson Target stocks were the larger factory grip option for revolvers where a fuller, more hand-filling grip was desired. On K-frame revolvers, they were commonly associated with target, duty, and sporting models where improved control and a larger grip profile were preferred over the smaller service-style stocks.
The non-diamond configuration, silver medallions, internal washer construction, and KT WAL factory-style markings are consistent with roughly early-1970s production, approximately 1971 to mid-1970s.
Condition
Good to very good vintage condition. The walnut shows attractive color with normal handling marks, light finish wear, scattered small scratches, and age-related surface wear. The checkering remains clearly defined with some light softening from use. The medallions, internal washers, factory markings, and grip screw are present.
Listing Disclaimer
Buyer is responsible for verifying fit with their specific Smith & Wesson K-frame square-butt revolver.
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