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A Custom Engraved Model 13
Here are some pics of a revolver that's been a project for some time....started out as a plain Jane model 13 3" heavy barrel. It was sent to D&L Sports for sights and then to my engraver Bob Shade. The grips were made by Craig Spegel with English Walnut that I supplied. This is part of a bigger set not yet completed.
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That is a beauty! I really like the engraving, not plain Jane any more.
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03-03-2013, 09:25 AM
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That looks fantastic, stocks are out of this world,
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03-03-2013, 09:38 AM
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FIRST class job!
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03-03-2013, 09:43 AM
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2 NICE 2 CARRY
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Very "classy" job. Does your Model 13 hold special significance to you? None the less, super neat work. All my best, Joe.
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Sweet. Looks very well thought out. Enjoy!
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Beautiful!
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Very nice indeed.
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Wow! Very Nice.
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03-03-2013, 10:44 AM
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Just looked at the pics...again, that revolver takes me waay beyond a "like button"
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03-03-2013, 12:09 PM
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Fantastic. Are those "extended boot grips" ?
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03-04-2013, 05:00 AM
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I'm also intrigued by that rear sight, and would like a better look at it. I've got an M-64 I want to have "chopped and channeled", basically making a 4-inch 38 Special into the same configuration as yours, sans the engraving, just an awesome carry gun.
BTW, your M-13 is now prominently displayed on the D&L website!
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Welcome to the Forum, ... and nice opening act! As a previous poster said - that's a "thoughtful" approach to customizing a S&W revolver. Good choice of caliber, engraving and woodwork. What style does Craig call those grips? Enjoy your Model 13,
Jerry
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Thank you for all of the compliments. The grips are what Craig calls the extended boot grips. I couldn't be happier with the way they turned out.
Here are some more pictures of the rear sight for those that have asked. The sights are a big upgrade from the standard sight configuration.
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03-05-2013, 12:30 PM
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Wow. That is nice. Congratulations and thank you for sharing. Excellent looking K frame there.
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That gun is gorgeous! You're a lucky man.
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Outstanding!
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I Love project guns and yours turned out great. Welcome to the forum. Could I ask what the engraving cost, it looks great. Who re-blued the gun. Beautiful grips. If you want, you can PM me the price,. Larry
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A Custom Engraved Model 13
That 13 looks like a keeper to me.
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Nice to know there are still some artizans out there. That's an heirloom piece.
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Thanks for posting. Looking at the photos of that work of art has really boosted my mood this evening. Life is good! 
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Well, I'm guessing you didn't put those sights on it just for looks. How does it shoot? 
Man, S&W missed the boat on this one. This is one gun THEY should have cataloged! 
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WOW! I am very jealous. That is a beauty.
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03-06-2013, 02:28 AM
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HMMm I have a model 58 that is just dying for those sights
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First rate job all around. SUPER!!
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I know that the thread is a bit old, but I love this custom 3"er. Great sight mods and very tasteful engraving. If it is "part of a bigger set..." have you gotten any of the rest of the set completed? If so, we'd love to see some photos.
Thanks for sharing!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SDMatthews001
Here are some pics of a revolver that's been a project for some time....started out as a plain Jane model 13 3" heavy barrel. It was sent to D&L Sports for sights and then to my engraver Bob Shade. The grips were made by Craig Spegel with English Walnut that I supplied. This is part of a bigger set not yet completed.
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Nice work! I am not into engraving myself. Stocks look fantastic!!! Bob
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