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Originally Posted by targa911S
pearl grips are for girls.
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Probably true, but original Colt or Smith pearls from the turn of the century are quite collectible. Especially the Colt grips from about 1910 thru 1919. These had the deep set Colt emblems that have the "colt" facing forward on the right side. Starting in 1920, Colt changed the grip insert to a "flush" style and used the same one on both sides, making the right "colt" face towards the rear of the gun. The deep set emblems were used on all of the optional grips, pearl, ivory and walnut that were offered at the time for $1.00 - $3.00 extra. Today a set of Colt ivories from this period will bring $200 - $300 just for the grips!
1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless in .32 ACP w/optional pearl grips w/deep insert
1908 Colt Vest Pocket w/ optional walnut grips w/deep insert
