"New" Flatgate finally made it home

[thinckley]

Some auction houses take their very own sweet time getting things shipped out. Davis Brothers in Missoula takes a month (or more). Finally had this lovely little lady delivered:

5 digit (48###), 1956. A little holster wear, but overall, very clean. I actually hope the grips are not original or factory, because they fit horribly, but she's finally home!

 

[hittman]

Who scratched it up right there by the serial number?

Grips shouldn't be a hard find unless you're gonna keep those on it. They're vintage and always looks good too,

 

[thinckley]

The grips really, really do not fit... If they are not original, I'll find some factory ones for it.

 

[hittman]

They're not. Can't remember the name of the company that made them.
Think you need the hard rubbers like these ….

 

[PRichardson87]

The grips really, really do not fit... If they are not original, I'll find some factory ones for it.

They are not. Ebay can be helpful. Search for "XR3" but make sure they are not for "XR3-RED"

 

[hittman]

Classified section here be good too. WTB ad.

Those rubbers probably $75 to $100 for a nice pair. That gun deserves a nice pair.

 

[thinckley]

That gun deserves a nice pair.

yes it does.

 

[contender]

Nice to see it finally made it to you.

As noted,, no way those grips are factory. I find it funny that someone put medallions in them.

And in your search for the PROPER set of grips,, make sure you search for "ORIGINAL" XR3 grips,, not the current ones. There is a difference.
Your best bet would be a WTB ad here.

 

[JAYDAWG]

Agree with the original black rubber grips option.
Check out hitman's pic. That classic look is awesome.
Very nice gun, love the flat gates., good for you.
Cheers,
JAYDAWG

 

[G2]

IMO,,, While not original,,, Vintage Stag work…
These work well on a Single Six, not so much on a flattop…
Really anything nice, that is period correct.
Congrats on a fine acquisition.

 

[Randyzzz]

Was that a GunBroker purchase? I seem to remember one like that…and I forgot to bid on it. Nice looking gun! I have a decent spare set of black rubber grips- I'm trying to decide if I should sell them or not…

 

[JAYDAWG]

I have a decent spare set of black rubber grips- I'm trying to decide if I should sell them or not…

Don't be silly........
BUY A GUN THAT NEEDS GRIPS!!!!!

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

 

[Randyzzz]

Seems like I've been buying a gun a month for the last year and a half. I'm at the end of my "discretionary funds" for now…need to refill the piggy bank. But your idea does bear pondering…

 

[thinckley]

Was that a GunBroker purchase? I seem to remember one like that…and I forgot to bid on it. Nice looking gun! I have a decent spare set of black rubber grips- I'm trying to decide if I should sell them or not…

No, but I saw the same one you did. This was another online auction with a company out of Missoula. Quick check of ebay turned up two, one for $100 that was okay, another one that was the oxidized brown for $50. If you decide to sell yours, shoot me a message.

 

[thinckley]

I'm at the end of my "discretionary funds" for now

You and me both!

 

[rugerguy]

nice gun and those are vintage either Franzite or Fritz or some such name and the past owner?? put in the Ruger medallions.......we like it

 

[Randyzzz]

You and me both!

Let me get some pictures and I'll get a hold of you tomorrow.

 

[Johnnu2]

THESE are FITZ grips...............yours are much 'nicer'.........


J.

 

[twriggen]

Don't be silly........
BUY A GUN THAT NEEDS GRIPS!!!!!

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

I might have to try that line on Taryn. She no longer buys the, I should buy it because I have ammo for it.

 

[thinckley]

I should buy it because I have ammo for it.

Please make sure she never, and I do mean never, talks to my wife