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1897 Black Diamond Checkering
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kurtm2323
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August 23, 2024 - 4:16 pm
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Good afternoon,

Does anyone know if the 1897 Black Diamond had flat top or pointed diamonds on its checkering pattern? Thanks in advance!

-Kurt

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Pointed (sharp) diamonds.

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Thanks Bert! All the ones I’ve ever seen had been worn so much that it was hard to tell.

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LC Smith Guns have “flat” diamonds, consistently. Others as well, the Winchesters I’ve seen are all pointed, if not worn down as mentioned. I prefer the pointed ones. They are more grippy, for lack of a better term.

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