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Old 02-17-2012, 06:06 PM
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I ordered one of these about two months ago and haven't seen or heard anything. I was just wondering if anyone out there has any experience with these and what that experience is as far as turn around time.
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Old 02-17-2012, 06:27 PM
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I think Mr. Jinks is running about a three month turnaround. Never know though, might be in the mail when you get home!
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Old 02-17-2012, 06:39 PM
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I have request many over the years. I used to get them back in about 3 weeks but have heard the turn-around time is much longer now.
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It's all part of Roy's plan. The longer the letter takes, the older your gun is, and hence, more valuable.
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All l know is that the older l get the longer it takes me to get things done... but then l excel at procrastination!
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Did one in October of last year. Right at 3 weeks and it was back.
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All l know is that the older l get the longer it takes me to get things done... but then l excel at procrastination!
ME TOO!

In the interest of self improvement, a few other geezers & I are starting a chapter of procrastinators annomous.

If we ever get around to scheduling a meeting, I'll try to find time to shoot you a PM.

The way things are going now, It'll be about a month before I can get time to put off any new projects.
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I been waiting (It seems like forever) for my letter for my S&W Prop Rods.
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I been waiting (It seems like forever) for my letter for my S&W Prop Rods.
Please request said letter from Mr. 27.
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Have you received anything to date?

I ordered a Letter of Authenticity almost six months ago and have heard nothing. I contacted them at the 2 month point, and they said it would take several months.
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Have you received anything to date?

I ordered a Letter of Authenticity almost six months ago and have heard nothing. I contacted them at the 2 month point, and they said it would take several months.
I would assume it got lost.
Send a copy of the letter with a cover letter explaining AND a copy of the canceled check.
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I mailed a request on February 17, (first class mail only).
Received my letter dated April 2, 2012, on April 5.
7 weeks to the day.
Hope this helps.
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Old 05-15-2012, 08:49 PM
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I been waiting (It seems like forever) for my letter for my S&W Prop Rods.
Dear sir..
We have researched your Prop Rod and find the it has been reported missing from a safe in Florida..
At this point we find that it has no value at all.

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Seldom have truer words been spoken.
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A letter I mailed on March 26 arrived today, which makes it just under 8 week's turn around time. Not bad, Colt letter's go 16 week's or more.
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As most of the threads discussing the Roy Jinks "Letters of Authenticity" are years old, I wonder if others have had more recent success, and what the time frame might be currently. Is the charge still $75.00?

I'm intending to sell a "Pre-Model 16", and would like a letter to accompany the future sale.
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The info in this thread is outdated. New process. Also much faster, weeks rather than months. See this link to the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation:

Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation - Letter Process - Insuring that the rich history of Smith & Wesson will continue for generations to come

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Thank You, Absalom!
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The current turn around time is running just 2-3 weeks. May have gone up a little as Roy was on vacation, but usually Don can keep up.
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H Richard,

Thank You! The last two responses answered my question!
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I sent for one @ Jan. 20th and received it end of Feb., so took about 5 weeks.
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BRJR51,

Thank you for responding, I appreciate it!
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