Thought I would show some pictures of a 19-5 my father gave to me. He was a policeman Oklahoma Highway Patrol, deputy Sheriff, Under Sheriff, and Sheriff. About a week after being elected sheriff a man my dad didn't know came to the office and told him he had voted for him and would like to engrave a pistol for him in honor of being elected sheriff. My dad gave him this 19-5 and a set of handcuffs. Time wore on and my dad figured he had just lost a handgun. About a year later same man shows up and gives my dad this handgun and handcuffs. About a year ago my dad gave them to me and I in turn will give them to my son.

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That is an exquisite set! I am speechless!

that "man" sure could work a chisel That's very excellent engraving

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Kris
OGCA, NRA LM

Beautiful job of engraving . . . what's the old saying? . . . rewards come to those who wait . . . or something like that.

That will certainly be a nice heirloom (and a good story) in years to come.

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Ralph T
NRA Benefactor Member

I am generally not a fan of engraved guns, but this is beautiful. Bugger is it can't be fired anymore

awesome! I don't think I've ever seen engraved cuffs like that.

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Randy
Provenance nerd

Engraved guns are not my thing, but that is gorgeous.

Wow, that is some nice looking engraving.

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James
On the Llano Estacado

That is plain beautiful, even the handcuffs.

Next time you're invited to a Barbecue, you're good to go!

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~ S&W aficionado in training ~

Whoa. That has to be one of the most beautiful snubbies I've ever seen.
Those cuffs are incredible! Never seen the likes of those.
What a wonderful gift!
Hope you and your Dad and your boy have a fabulous Father's Day!

Sweet! You should be proud to have inherited such a fine piece of workman ship.

Now that is a awesome revolver cuffs and a great story. I have a few 686's that will be going my son's just a badge engraved on them...That takes the cake....

Tony P.

My dad kept an old loaded revolver in his top dresser drawer. I looked at it probably when I was 7 or 8 years old. I did not handle it though. I just knew better. It was a 1919 shipped 6" M&P. ( I got it lettered.) He was in has late 80's, and gave it to me. (in my 50"s) I shot it, and that started my Smith interest. It wasn't a safe queen! Dad passed at 94. About 2 years ago, I made the decision to give it to my oldest son. He is 33. He is proud to have it. I did keep the extra set of diamond target grips that were as new. Bob

WoW ! What great stories ! Thanks for sharing.

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'I know nothing'.. Sgt. Shultz

Thanks for sharing the story and picture. They truly are a work of art.

I hope you have all this info written down and in a safe place.

Great gun ...... great hogue grips...but that gun screams out for a set of Spegel checkered boot grips in some ++ grade wood..........