S&W 4" BLUE 21-4 THUNDER RANCH

[SeanQ]

So I picked up a 21-4 off GB a couple weeks ago, and I'm wondering if the gold lettering besides the Thunder Ranch is aftermarket since I don't see any others online with it. Any help is appreciated. apologies for orientation of pictures

 

[Muley Gil]

So I picked up a 21-4 off GB a couple weeks ago, and I'm wondering if the gold lettering besides the Thunder Ranch is aftermarket since I don't see any others online with it. Any help is appreciated. apologies for orientation of pictures
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IIRC, that TR gold emblem is factory. Clint Smith didn't want it, but S&W did.

 

[SeanQ]

IIRC, that TR gold emblem is factory. Clint Smith didn't want it, but S&W did.

Thanks, I am inquiring about the gold lettering on the barrel not the emblem,

 

[Muley Gil]

Thanks, I am inquiring about the gold lettering on the barrel not the emblem,

I THINK that is aftermarket.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Thanks, I am inquiring about the gold lettering on the barrel not the emblem,

Previous owner gold filled the lettering. This one does not have it.

 

[Les Greevy]

That gold lettering is frequently done with a crayon and if so easily removed with a toothbrush and some solvent.

 

[sndbggr1484]

The one I had only had the Thunder Ranch logo in gold, so someone added it.

 

[StrawHat]

Acetone and a bit of patience will remove that letting.

Kevin

 

[SeanQ]

Thanks, I bought it as a shooter and that's what it will be.

 

[Hawg Rider]

If you don't like the "gold" lettering and logos, they can be easily removed with some acetone and a q-tip. The lettering on the barrel was probably filled in by a previous owner with a Forster's Bonanza Gold Inlay Kit (from Brownell's, $22). It's actually bronze powder, and the kit is very easy to use. I refilled the gold lettering and logos on my 1973 Model 19-3 Texas Ranger Commemorative revolver with excellent results.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I saw a 21-4 4" Nickel for $900 day before yesterday. What are the going prices? (No bo or papers, looked very fine otherwise.)

Ivan

 

[Sistema1927]

That gold "wart" is the reason why I held off on a 21-4 TR and only purchased a 22-4 TR.

 

[SeanQ]

I saw a 21-4 4" Nickel for $900 day before yesterday. What are the going prices? (No bo or papers, looked very fine otherwise.)

Ivan

Mine was $690

 

[wcat94]

I saw a 21-4 4" Nickel for $900 day before yesterday. What are the going prices? (No bo or papers, looked very fine otherwise.)

Ivan

I payed more than that a year ago for the case colored version, but was complete with the box & paperwork.