Woolly Mammoth Ivory Tusk #563
There are grips that are simply accessories—and then there are grips that become part of the history of the firearm they adorn.
These custom 1911 grips are crafted from genuine fossil mammoth ivory, a material that has spent more than 10,000 years preserved in the earth. Over millennia, the ivory naturally absorbed minerals from the surrounding soil, creating coloration and patterns that cannot be duplicated.
This particular set displays a striking combination of warm natural tan and honey tones, contrasted by deep brown and near-black mineral streaking. The dark figuring runs organically through the material, creating a dramatic pattern that is completely natural. No two pieces of mammoth ivory are ever exactly alike.
Key Features:
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Each set is precision-machined and finished specifically for the 1911 platform, with a magwell cut and mounting holes precisely fitted for Government and Commander-sized frames.
The result is a functional set of grips with the character and individuality of a genuine heirloom piece.
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The beauty of fossil mammoth ivory is its unpredictability. The mineralization process that took place over thousands of years produced the colors, streaks, inclusions, and figuring you see in the finished grips. What appears on one set will never be reproduced exactly on another.
The pattern you see is the pattern you get.
For collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate exceptional materials, these aren't ordinary 1911 grips. They are a small piece of the ancient world, transformed into a one-of-a-kind heirloom.
Mammoth Grip Exchange
Ancient material. Individual character. Built to become an heirloom.