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05-07-2012, 10:17 PM
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Engraved 1 1/2 SA
Evening all my name is Len (thirdwheel). This past weekend I purchased this old Smith. It surfaced at a small country auction in Illinois. I found & copied the S&W Letter of Authenticity Request Form & that will be in the mail tomorrow. Meanwhile if any of the experts here would be willing to offer their guidance in my research it would be most appreciated. The SN is 48xx
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05-08-2012, 07:16 AM
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I don't know if it's factory, but it sure is beautiful.
Bob
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05-08-2012, 09:04 AM
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Very nice 1 1/2. With the early serial number, it was probably manufactured in the 1878-1879. In total, over 97,000 of these were made from 1878 to 1892.
I can't quite tell, but does that SA have a strain screw in the front strap of the grip frame? It seems that I can almost see one in your pictures. If so, it is an anomaly, since they were not installed in that location until somewhere around SN 6580.
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05-08-2012, 09:35 AM
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Your eyes are fine, yes that is a screw
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05-08-2012, 09:58 AM
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Took a couple more photos. I read that side plate engravings are scarce. Could this help identify the engraver? If anyone would like other photos please request what you would like to see.
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05-08-2012, 11:21 AM
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I don't think it is factory or even period engraving. It was done recently but I can not identify the engraver.
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05-08-2012, 12:22 PM
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I agree with Mark. From what I can see in the photos, The "style" appears to be an intent to duplicate period work, with a panel scene. Also, the refinish, done after the engraving, is not the quality that a period New York engraver would have done. The work could be a recut of worn NY engraving, but I doubt that. Nevertheless, it's a flashy gun. Ed.
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05-08-2012, 12:44 PM
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I am curious about the grip screw. This revolver serial number indicates that it was produced at least 2000 lower than the accepted serial number range for the introduction of this alteration?
The factory letter will tell the story about the engraving and I would make sure to let Roy Jinks know about the grip screw, since I got the information on the serial number introduction from one of Roy's books. He would most likely be interested in that feature.
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