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SWCA Gun - Engraved/Inlaid Model 57
As some of you know I was fortunate enough to bring this gun home from the 2014 S&WCA Symposium. The model 57 pictured below was chosen as the auction highlight since 2014 is the 50th anniversary of the 41 Magnum (it was also featured on the cover of the S&WCA Journal prior to the event itself). The revolver, serial #S237459 was shipped on 4/2/64 to Rochester, NY. In 2013 this gun was engraved and gold inlaid by master engraver John Pease.
The gun itself was made possible by a donation from Bill Cross. The stocks, exhibition grade walnut Keith Brown, were donated by Bob Radaker. John Pease himself donated his time and work to do the gun. The S&WCA had the custom case made.
Per the letter from Bill Cross, this engraving was done based on a painting done by Charles France which was entitled "Alaskan Autumn"...
I hope you all enjoy the photos as much as I am enjoying owning the gun itself. Oh, and Mr. Pease was kind enough to share his CD of photos that he had professionally taken. I'm no photographer by any stretch, so I figured these would highlight the gun much better than I ever could.
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07-16-2014, 03:01 PM
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That is no doubt the nicest 57 I have ever seen. Congratulations on winning the auction!
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That gun is stunning, and a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!
Congratulations on a fine acquisition.
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07-16-2014, 04:28 PM
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Thanks for Sharing this Gun to the public side. It needed to be seen and appreciated.
It is the nicest 57 I have ever seen or laid hands on.
I'm glad it's home safe with you.
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07-16-2014, 04:30 PM
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gorgeous. i wondered if we would ever see that beauty again. between that 57 and the Randall knife, the auction must have been spectacular.
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07-16-2014, 04:36 PM
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The gun itself is beyond words but the whole package w/ grips, drawings, box, and photo cd is just a once in a lifetime absolute home run.
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07-16-2014, 05:03 PM
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Holy smokes! Thanks for sharing.
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07-16-2014, 06:56 PM
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Great gun!!! Glad it went to a good home.
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07-16-2014, 06:59 PM
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"I ain't got the words."
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Certainly one of the highlights of the Columbus Symposium. Congratulations!
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This would be the icing on the Cake:
Charles Frace Print - Alaskan Autumn
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07-16-2014, 08:12 PM
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Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
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07-16-2014, 10:53 PM
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That is breathtaking and one of the nicest and most beautiful Model 41's ever made and I'm drool all over my keyboard.
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07-17-2014, 12:08 AM
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It is a beauty Morgan, glad you got it. Great to meet you and the other young guns at the SWCA meeting.
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07-17-2014, 07:17 AM
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Very true! If I owned the OP's fine Model 57, I would definitely have to buy the print the engraving was based on too.
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07-17-2014, 07:29 AM
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Beautiful gun....
Being a .41 collector and shooter it is somewhat disappointing that S&W hasn't done something to recognize their original creation...or have I missed something...
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07-17-2014, 07:37 AM
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Going to have to deduct for the non-original grips and the gold turn line sorry. 
Dang it now I need another new keyboard. DROOOOOLLLLLLL
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07-17-2014, 08:36 AM
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That is exquisite. Congratulations, and much appreciation for giving us another peak at the 57 - after drooling over the photos in the Spring Journal. And a round of thanks to yourself, Bill Cross, Keith Brown, Bob Radaker, John Pease and whoever else may have helped make this support for the SWCA happen in such an elegant way!
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07-17-2014, 11:27 AM
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Morgan:
Great gun! I know you appreciate John's work and will provide a great home for this work of art. It was even better having John attend. Enjoyed meeting you and your display in Columbus.
Bob
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07-17-2014, 11:59 AM
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Thank you all kindly for the nice words.
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Great gun!!! Glad it went to a good home.
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Bill: I really do appreciate the letter you provided.
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Certainly one of the highlights of the Columbus Symposium. Congratulations!
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Dave: Great to meet you there. Thanks for coming around the table at the award's ceremony and speaking!
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It is a beauty Morgan, glad you got it. Great to meet you and the other young guns at the SWCA meeting.
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Charlie: You were a pleasure to talk to! Thanks for letting me drool over that engraved 22 on your table!
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Haha. so noted!
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That is exquisite. Congratulations, and much appreciation for giving us another peak at the 57 - after drooling over the photos in the Spring Journal. And a round of thanks to yourself, Bill Cross, Keith Brown, Bob Radaker, John Pease and whoever else may have helped make this support for the SWCA happen in such an elegant way!
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I think that all the thanks should be given to Mr. Cross, Bob Radaker and especially Mr. Pease. John donated a massive amount of time and effort to this - not to mention coming to the symposium itself (I think he mostly came to hang out with us at the bar though, truth be told)
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Morgan:
Great gun! I know you appreciate John's work and will provide a great home for this work of art. It was even better having John attend. Enjoyed meeting you and your display in Columbus.
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Bob, I'm glad I got to set up across from you! Thanks for bidding me up on this gun, too, by the way  I know you really like Mr. Pease's work.
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07-17-2014, 03:13 PM
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Nice indeed. Nice of you to share.
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soooooo nice,thanks for sharing!
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I'll bet even Doc44 is jealous, hehehe. Just kidding Doc.
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07-18-2014, 01:04 AM
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Beautiful Gun and very nice photos!!!
Thanks for sharing,
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07-18-2014, 01:18 AM
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I usually don't like "carved up guns" but that is the epitome of good taste.
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