Hi all; My friend brought his Grandfathers Bearcat over to today. I had got him a vintage set of stags from Rugerguy and he wanted me to see it with the grips on. They fit very well; I believe they may be almost as early as the gun and yes, He put away the originals in a safe place. Take a close look at the Serial, Purchased new by his Grandfather I make this out to be the 2002nd Bearcat from probably the first year? No, it had never been converted and no, it's not for sale; being kept in the family.