Vanguard.45
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Here's a description from the advertisement:
"This pair of grips is for the Colt Model 1911 or 1911 A 1 pistol, or copies of that model by other manufacturers. The grips are made from coin silver with four two-color gold overlays. The combined weight of the two panels is about seven ounces. The silver panels are beautifully hand engraved with a very eye pleasing scroll pattern. There is a gold overlay on each panel depicting a Griffon, the mythical half eagle/half lion beast. Both overlays are also hand engraved and chased for detail. There is also a round, bright yellow gold device in the center of each panel about 3/4" in diameter upon which the initials "JHT" have been engraved. This engraving is relatively shallow and could be polished out and re-engraved if desired. These grips have nearly 100% engrving coverage on them and are of very high quality. They have been very finely finished with no sharp edges making them useable on a working gun without worry of cuts or injury from recoil to the shooter. The grips are believed to date from the 1930's or 40's period, but the exact background is unknown. No maker's marking appears."
I guess I'll be ready to either go out pimping or attending a few barbecues this summer!
Enjoy the pics!
Vanguard.45
(and yes, I will have to go to the jewelry shop and have MY initials engraved rather than the previous owner's)
"This pair of grips is for the Colt Model 1911 or 1911 A 1 pistol, or copies of that model by other manufacturers. The grips are made from coin silver with four two-color gold overlays. The combined weight of the two panels is about seven ounces. The silver panels are beautifully hand engraved with a very eye pleasing scroll pattern. There is a gold overlay on each panel depicting a Griffon, the mythical half eagle/half lion beast. Both overlays are also hand engraved and chased for detail. There is also a round, bright yellow gold device in the center of each panel about 3/4" in diameter upon which the initials "JHT" have been engraved. This engraving is relatively shallow and could be polished out and re-engraved if desired. These grips have nearly 100% engrving coverage on them and are of very high quality. They have been very finely finished with no sharp edges making them useable on a working gun without worry of cuts or injury from recoil to the shooter. The grips are believed to date from the 1930's or 40's period, but the exact background is unknown. No maker's marking appears."
I guess I'll be ready to either go out pimping or attending a few barbecues this summer!
Enjoy the pics!
Vanguard.45
(and yes, I will have to go to the jewelry shop and have MY initials engraved rather than the previous owner's)
