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Old 06-05-2010, 02:06 AM
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I have a Model 696-1 with markings (lettering) that almost appears to be decals (I know it's not). I mean the lettering is there but not stamped like the other Smiths I have. I feel like one "rub" and it's gone. Even the S&W emblem is put on in this manner. The SN looks etched, not stamped. Does anyone know of a case where they had a gunsmith "letter" the markings on a revolver? And what are these type markings anyway? Do all Smiths come this way now?

Maybe someone has asked this question before but I have been away for some time.

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Laser etched?
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They are Laser-etched. Don't use any form of polish, Flitz, Simi-Chrome, etc, or even a Lead Free cloth on the exterior, they will "wipe" off very easily.
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Just as I thought, one "rub" and the markings are gone. Is there any gunsmiths out there that will redo the markings (not sure what to call the process) to make them permenant?

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Old 06-06-2010, 03:00 PM
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Just as I thought, one "rub" and the markings are gone. Is there any gunsmiths out there that will redo the markings (not sure what to call the process) to make them permenant?

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Call S&W on Monday. I suspect that (1) there is no third party who will do this and (2) S&W can't/won't either, so you're probably stuck with whatever's left on the gun.
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The "poor *** etching" has all but disappeared from 2 of my mtn. guns. Doesn't really bother me as they are much used shooters and will never leave.
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