Hard rubber grips for an Uberti Schofield?

[ammodave]

I have an Uberti Schofield Wells Fargo that I would like to put black hard rubber grips on.  I can find checkered faux ivory and buffalo horn but not rubber.  Is there another vintage S&W revolver that used the same grip panel that I could put on my Schofield?  I don't mind a little hand fitting but I need a suitable sized donor grip to start with.  Ideas?

[Hoof Hearted]

Try this link:

http://vintagegungrips.net/ao-s13.html

I would contact them to see if they would come close

[ammodave]

Thanks for the heads up.  I'll give these folks a try and see what they have to offer.  I can deal with some trimming if they have some other grip that's too large for the Schofield but can be trimmed to fit.  If I have any luck I''ll report back to the forum.

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[Forty Rod]

Check with Dixie Gun Works.

[OklaTom]

Try this link:

http://vintagegungrips.net/ao-s13.html

I would contact them to see if they would come close

This is sage advice.  Vintage Gun Grips are great - I have used them more than once on a restoration project.  They are excellent quality.  But be careful here on this particular gun.  The Schofield/Wells Fargo model Uberti is producing is not based on the Smith and Wesson #3, and the frames have been enlarged a bit to account for the calibers offered.  The #3 grip frame is slimmer than that of the Schofield.  Ask Vintage for specific dimensions before spending your money.  If these are truly replacements for the the #3, then you will not be able to use them on your Uberti unless it is the Russian model.  Already went down that road with my 5 inch 44-40 break top from Uberti.

[ammodave]

Checked with Dixie previously (sent them a tracing of the grips) and Vintage Gun Grips (today) but it's a no go at both places.  As far as I can tell the only checkered grip options are either faux ivory or faux buffalo horn.

[Hoof Hearted]

Dave

How about the second grip down on this page (it's available in black):

http://www.buffalobrothers.net/grips/schofield_grips.htm