Ummmmm, did you read the thread over in the Lounge where Mr. Roy Jinks related that when he is gone, there most likely will be no more letters available? There is no one to take over for him and S&W has shown no interest in continuing the service.

Colt now charges at least $150 for a letter on their old guns.

In just a decade, I bet many will be sorry they didn't spend the thirty bucks it takes to authenticate the exact shipping date of a S&W firearm. It's pretty interesting to confirm the grips, finish and barrel length as well as where the gun initially went.

The S&W letters from Mr. Jinks add value to guns today and will most certainly add value in the decades to come.

Sometimes we don't look to the future and just assume things will still be available.

I didn't get all my S&W's lettered at once, but they are all lettered now.

I did it while I still could....