Smith & Wesson GI Aircrew K Frame Grips ? - The Firearms Forum

broomhandle · 04-09-2007, 03:47 PM

I just bought a pair of grips on Ebay advertised as follows :
"Up for bid is 1 set of New original Smith and Wesson GI (For Air Force .38 Aircrew Revolvers) K-frame grips, (1 left 1 right). These are real Wood grips. Grips Are sealed in original Military package, Marked "GRIP REVOLVER 1ea. P/N 5910301"

The grips escutcheons are silver and show a bird with spread wings. There is a sticker inside the one grip on which is printed "MADE IN ITALY". The package was also marked 7/82. The entire grip, including checkering and inside of grip is covered with a thick coating of polyurethane. The quality of the grips is not up to S&W standards of the early 80's.
What do I have ? Are they US GI grips for a K-Frame or was I ripped off ?

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 04-09-2007, 09:33 PM

You where ripped off. Did you check the users rating and see how many people complained?

04-09-2007, 03:47 PM	#1
broomhandle Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	Smith & Wesson GI Aircrew K Frame Grips ? I just bought a pair of grips on Ebay advertised as follows : "Up for bid is 1 set of New original Smith and Wesson GI (For Air Force .38 Aircrew Revolvers) K-frame grips, (1 left 1 right). These are real Wood grips. Grips Are sealed in original Military package, Marked "GRIP REVOLVER 1ea. P/N 5910301" The grips escutcheons are silver and show a bird with spread wings. There is a sticker inside the one grip on which is printed "MADE IN ITALY". The package was also marked 7/82. The entire grip, including checkering and inside of grip is covered with a thick coating of polyurethane. The quality of the grips is not up to S&W standards of the early 80's. What do I have ? Are they US GI grips for a K-Frame or was I ripped off ? __________________ Semper Fi NRA Patron Member -->

04-09-2007, 09:33 PM	#2
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: Smith & Wesson GI Aircrew K Frame Grips ? You where ripped off. Did you check the users rating and see how many people complained? __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service