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[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

Neat looking grips. I think they are what is called "jigged bone" which very likely came from an animal that used to go "moo". They look pretty good on your gun.

+ 1 Real antler rarely comes in pieces that wide and flat.

I used to do 'custom' knife scales; I have a couple in cow bone. Old timers use a air tool used for cutting sheet metal with an assortment of tips to do the 'jigging'. They then go over the bone lightly with a torch to get the brown coloring (or stain them). Somebody put a lot of time & effort into that set; milling out the rears and fitting them.

Is it chromed or nickeled??? If you're not sure, hold it next to a chrome motorcycle bumper. Nickel will look slightly yellow-ish compared to chrome.

It's a show stopper. Vendors use these plated pistols to draw in the curious. Works on me.

[RoyalTermite]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Is it chromed or nickeled??? If you're not sure, hold it next to a chrome motorcycle bumper. Nickel will look slightly yellow-ish compared to chrome.

I will have to compare it to my Tahoe bumper. I am leaning towards nickel. Took a little polish to small spot and rag came up black. In my experience, chrome would not leave a black tarnish residue upon polishing it.
Whoever did the plating, did a good job. Markings not ground down too much and sharp edges pretty much still there. It may just be me but it seems heavier than my 1913 DWM. The grips are slightly thicker and actually feel nice in hand.

B.T.W. Thank you everyone for your comments and input.