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1911 Elk Antler Grips
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Hey all, I'm in the process of making 1911 grips out of Elk antler and was wondering if anyone new if any DW 1911 models grips were the same as a basic Springfield Mil-Spec?

I do own a DW 15-2 set just haven't picked up a DW 1911 yet.

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Gorgeous! 

They should be interchangeable, that's one of the great things about 1911's!

Joe

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Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box

in that order.

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1 Palmer FB 15

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Yes I am selling these 2 pairs, it's very difficult to get antlers that will work for these style grips, it will be a long time before I come across more.

I thought I'd get 4 pairs out of the antlers these came from, but only got 2 pair, it makes them very expensive to make.

 

If anyone is intersted in these please let me know.

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The first pair with the nice grain pattern are 95.00 and the other pair are 80.00

 

I can send high-res images of either set that show better details. The smooth light colored areas on both pairs are polished to a high gloss.

 

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