A Most Elegant K-22, a Churchill Engraved Masterpiece

[krsmith58]

viewing pleasure indeed. thanks for sharing. krs

 

[wheelgun610]

Richard, not only is that engraving job about as good as it gets, the photos ain't too shabby either. I know what it takes to get images like that, so of course I'm curious as to what camera and lens you use for your gun photos...

Mark

 

[Breakaway500]

Less is more. Just stunning and clean. Really makes the guns character show along with the engravers style. Bravo!

 

[dmthomp32]

Beautiful. I really appreciate the bordering lines around the frame. They are just perfect and kind of set the stage for his canvas where his creativity is executed.


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[ZGrand]

Beautiful. I especially like how he outlined the frame. How do you have a hand steady enough to do that?

 

[series guy]

Just unbelievably elegant. Beauty and simplicity.

 

[H Richard]

I am not a collector of engraved firearms, but that one I would put out front in my collection. Elegant!

 

[KSK]

Richard, that is a top shelf acquisition for sure. The light engraving does give it an elegant and understated look. I like the flat polished screw heads too. They add a nice touch and blend in well. A K22 is a great gun for the engraving. Congratulations on finding a Churchill engraved S&W!

 

[moosedog]

Very tastefully done. Thanks for posting.

 

[Rusty parrot]

Richard,
That gun could not have found a more appreciative home.
Churchill and McKenzie of the era certainly advanced engraving by not just adding art, but creating a new canvas for it to reside on.
Congratulations and thank you for sharing.
Jake

 

[ruger 22]

Very tasteful.

 

[230grfmj]

Richard,

You continue to outdo yourself. That is a gem for sure. I love the way the roll marks were removed on the frame but left on the barrel.

That idea in itself is a very nice touch and unique to that engraver.

Tom

 

[GSP Fan]

Words just can't describe it. That's the most elegant revolver I've seen and you have the best of the best.

 

[fdover]

I can't find any more adjectives to describe this masterpiece that haven't already been said. Congrats Richard!
Fred

 

[Pisgah]

The steel embodiment of the phrase "tastefully engraved".

 

[RKmesa]

...The detail is superb, even the grip screw on both ends has been addressed.

The grips are one of the nicest features of the gun. They fit like they were molded to the frame and as you astutely observed, the touches on the screw and the escutcheons are extra nice. Here are a few photos of the grips, appreciating the attention to detail and extra effort Mr. Churchill took to get everything "just right".

 

[Doc44]

Very nice. Interesting how the side plate screws were polished flat to the surface. I have never seen that before.

Bill

 

[arjay]

Very talented sculptor too!

 

[zwartepiet]

Wow Richard,

That's a gorgeous K22. I'm not usually drawn to engraved revolvers as I think many (K22's, N Frames, and others) stand alone for beauty! I would think similarly to breakaway500 that less is more, and on this K22 I think that Mr Churchill did accomplish that. The engraving is so subtle that it begs you to "walk" your eyes over it to explore his work, and "find" the hidden gems that he left.

So glad you were able to add this to your collection!

Thanks for sharing it and the story behind it!

Best!
Mark

 

[RKmesa]

For those of you interested in learning more about Winston Churchill (the engraver), here is a link to a fun/short 2006 Forbes article about the talented engraver:

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