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Question on an Engraved Model 60
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I called smith and what I got from them was that it was from 1974.
I was told ben shostle engraved this.
I am curious if it was factory or aftermarket.
That has a lot to do with the price.
I will get a factory letter from them, will that tell me if it was engraved?
Any help would be appreciated, with thoughts, pricing, whatever.
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The factory letter 'should' tell you if was engraved there, but it will be a 5-6 month wait. If it is being sold as a factory engraved gun with a commensurate price, you may want to ask if you will get a partial refund should it not letter as factory work...this proposal may not be accepted. Others here may recognize the style and let you know more information.
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08-02-2015, 04:02 PM
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For some reason a ton of Model 60's where engraved over the Years.Why? I have no idea.
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08-02-2015, 04:04 PM
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I doubt it's factory engraving,it looks half done.
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08-02-2015, 04:12 PM
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Ben Shostle did excellent work, but he did not engrave for S&W. The Model 60 was engraved after it was shipped as a plain revolver.
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08-31-2015, 07:52 PM
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Not the work of Ben Shostle.
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08-31-2015, 11:05 PM
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For some reason a ton of Model 60's where engraved over the Years.Why? I have no idea.
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Why not?
I'm not much of a fan of engraved guns, especially for EDC; but if that's what the buyer likes, it's his money.
I pocket carry a J and don't show it to people (haven't had to so far), so it isn't my cup of Ovaltine, but then I don't get invited to the better class of barbecue. 
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Ben Shostle
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I called smith and what I got from them was that it was from 1974.
I was told ben shostle engraved this.
I am curious if it was factory or aftermarket.
That has a lot to do with the price.
I will get a factory letter from them, will that tell me if it was engraved?
Any help would be appreciated, with thoughts, pricing, whatever.
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Get out a 10x magnifier. Look on the frame just above the trigger, either left or right, I do not recall. That is where Ben Shostle usually "micro-signs" as siimply "SHOSTLE".
Ben Shostle was a Master Engraver. His work is collected vigorously by certain people who appreciate his work and style. If it "is", factually, Shostle engraved it will likely be worth more than a factory engraved same model.
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My guess is the engraving was commissioned post factory. While the craftsman did a great job, I will presume the owner also liked have baked cookies. Nice gun but even being a fan of engraved S&W revolvers that one turns me off. hardcase60
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Originally Posted by murphydog
The factory letter 'should' tell you if was engraved there, but it will be a 5-6 month wait. If it is being sold as a factory engraved gun with a commensurate price, you may want to ask if you will get a partial refund should it not letter as factory work...this proposal may not be accepted. Others here may recognize the style and let you know more information.
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The letters are much faster now. I received one not too long ago in about 3 weeks.
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