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09-21-2017, 05:49 PM
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Factory Engraved Model 57
I had put off buying a factory engraved Smith N frame for a long time. This one came up and I could not pass. I got it in a mahogany display case. Is this original? Would it have been in a blue box? Am I correct id guessing that this is A engraving? Do you know who would have done the work? Shotgunner
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09-21-2017, 05:51 PM
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How old is the Model 57? Part or all of the serial number would help. That will help determine the engraver. The 57 would have shipped in a Mahogany case. Does the revolver point to the left on right in the case?
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09-21-2017, 06:19 PM
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two pics and no Sn. and you want this info? Help us.
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09-21-2017, 06:58 PM
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N prefix
The serial number is N 797**. It is of course a no dash gun. the barrel points left in the case. Shotgunner
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09-22-2017, 08:37 AM
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It is difficult to see the engraving in detail from the photos, but Tom Freyburger is most likely the engraver.
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09-23-2017, 12:13 PM
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Would Smith or Freyburger not have signed their work under the
grip? Just looked at a Mod 29 with full "A" engraving. in a
mahogany box, with bbl pointed to the left. Unfired from the
factory. Too much for my wallet at $4500. 8 3/8 .bbl. Did not
ask for SN. Was price out of the realm of reason? I'm assuming
that an engraved piece from the factory will have documentation
or is that a bad idea?
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How old is the Model 57? Part or all of the serial number would help. That will help determine the engraver. The 57 would have shipped in a Mahogany case. Does the revolver point to the left on right in the case?
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To be clear I never asked how old it was. I have been collecting N frames for over 30 years, I have more then 50 of them. I know when the N prefix guns were made. All I asked was if the box was original and who did the work. Sometimes these forums can be condescending.
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I asked how old the revolver was because you didn't state that in your original post. Age would help determine who engraved it as different engravers worked at S&W at different times (for limited periods of time).
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I bought a mate to this one, a model 19. They look real good together.
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