Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Revolvers > S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present
o

Notices

S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present All NON-PINNED Barrels, the L-Frames, and the New Era Revolvers


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-19-2017, 02:13 PM
SVT28 SVT28 is offline
SWCA Member
Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4  
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,091
Likes: 2,856
Liked 5,183 Times in 718 Posts
Default Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4

I finally got around to lettering my engraved guns and the letters came in yesterday. I had these up for sale a while back and realized that even with the boxes, I needed letters to confirm the factory engravings. I wasn't worried that they wouldn't letter as I purchased them from the original owner, but felt that if I did chose to relist them for sale, that this would make a much more comfortable transaction for the buyer and seller.

The 65 has some pretty wicked engraving on the cylinder which I really like. The grip colors are delightful and the work done on the side plate is gorgeous.

The 14 is my favorite though. There's something about an engraved 6 inch blued revolver that screams masterpiece. And it just so happens to be one too The shading and depth of the engraving is what gets my juices going with this one.

Both lettered as Factory Class A engraved and both were shipped on the same week to the same store in my home state of Georgia. I'm still on the fence about selling these as I like guns that I can shoot, but I thought I'd share some pics and the letters for everyone's enjoyment. My thoughts are that these were done overseas when factory engraving was being outsourced in the mid 80s. Some of the more senior/veteran members may have more info to add.

SVT28


Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Last edited by SVT28; 09-19-2017 at 02:18 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 09-19-2017, 05:36 PM
hardcase60's Avatar
hardcase60 hardcase60 is offline
Member
Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4  
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 1,284
Likes: 2,972
Liked 1,494 Times in 702 Posts
Default

Wonderful revolvers. Thanks for posting the pics. The GT Distributing is very interesting. Only in that I would never associate them with ordering a custom gun. In my previous life it was always work related purchases. hardcase60
__________________
You want me to do what?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-19-2017, 09:01 PM
Jebus35745's Avatar
Jebus35745 Jebus35745 is online now
Member
Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4  
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Independence, OH, USA
Posts: 6,911
Likes: 28,791
Liked 7,158 Times in 2,579 Posts
Default

Both guns are very tastefully done, I remember when you had them for sale and PM'd you how nice they are. Actually a thread on each one would be nice with close ups of the engraving. It may get the juices flowing in someone to buy one.

One of my bucket list items was an engraved gun. It's a 3" 625 called the Banknote. 1 of 100 from the Historical Foundation. The engraving is different. I like shooters also and will shoot it eventually. Larry
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-20-2017, 11:45 AM
Toyman's Avatar
Toyman Toyman is offline
SWCA Member
Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Henderson,Nevada
Posts: 2,615
Likes: 1,861
Liked 9,029 Times in 1,282 Posts
Default

GT distributing was operated by Bill Orr, a founding member of SWCA and a large S&W distributor.
__________________
SWCA 1932 SWHF 135
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-20-2017, 12:57 PM
RKmesa's Avatar
RKmesa RKmesa is offline
SWCA Member
Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4 Letters Received - Class A 65-2 and 14-4  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 7,356
Likes: 27,585
Liked 45,316 Times in 4,759 Posts
Thumbs up

Great guns. Thanks for sharing!
__________________
Richard
Engraved S&W fan
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
First Class vs. Economy Class Handguns Sigmund Sauer Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics 96 08-30-2017 10:07 PM
Factory Letters Received: Pre-model 10 NYCPD and Arkansas State Police Heavy Duty LOBO S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961 25 10-12-2015 08:19 PM
Finally received my letters today kcode Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 16 07-10-2013 02:03 PM
NEW NRA DEFENSIVE PISTOL CLASS & CLASS OF INSTRUCTORS Moonman Concealed Carry & Self Defense 16 06-22-2012 11:33 PM
Received letters for RM#1169, 1926 model, and New Century gunfish S&W Hand Ejectors: 1896 to 1961 9 12-01-2007 12:25 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:37 PM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)