1891 Factory Engraved

[KCook]

Unbelieveable, just unbelieveable. Good for you. Another piece of history that will continue as it should be.

 

[handejector]

This is the information on the letter.

You need a new letter.
That one obviously omits the fact that it shipped in a combo set. TELL Roy it is an 8". I would send pics of each complete gun, ALL the serial numbers on both, both sets of grips, and the case inside and out. They don't have to be deluxe pics- just CLEAR. I have often sent pics of guns with letter requests printed on plain copy paper.
I would include a pic of the number in the combo set list in N&J.
The more data Roy gets, the more he can tell you.
Then, check with the SWHF. There is not much chance they have anything because it is so early, but, he may have corresponded with S&W later.

 

[Modelof1891]

Letters

I have been told the letters state exactly what the books show. Doesn't matter if what you see is different but correct.
I have others with all matching numbers but didn't letter as combo sets.


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[handejector]

Letters

I have been told the letters state exactly what the books show. Doesn't matter if what you see is different but correct.
I have others with all matching numbers but didn't letter as combo sets.

Terry,
You're an SWCA member. Take advantage of that and ask Roy if a set can be lettered as a set in "Questions for Roy".

 

[merl67]

Wow just wow ! I doubt anyone could calculate the odds of being able to reunite this set...

 

[deadin]

Terry,
After seeing your Combo Set I have been inspired!

Going through my misc bits and pieces, I have discovered the following:

A 1st Model Single Shot frame, complete plus the matching number rear target sight (serial number 19056), also includes the hard rubber target grips.

A 2nd Model Single Shot 10" barrel with a bead front sight (serial 1496)

A 2nd Model DA 4" barrel and matching cylinder (serial 91227) Has front blade sight, missing the rear latch, screw, spring and plunger.

I know a local woodworker that could make a nice presentation case.

So, I figure that finding a rear latch (plus mounting parts) and a set of standard grips, I could assemble a really "cosmopolitan" combo set…..

Don't think the Ivory Grips are in the mix and finding an engraver would really be pushing it………..


(Also appears that I might need the screwdriver...)

 

[clipper1]

Ooooh my! Nothing left I can say! Just beautiful.

 

[Keith Brown]

That is simply stunning ! And what a story to go with it ! Any makers marks on the box or either set of grips, providing you would dare take the ivory off the frame. Congratulations on a once in a lifetime find, and thanks for the photos.

 

[Modelof1891]

1891 Factory Engraved Cased Combo Set

There are no makers marks that I can tell on either sets of grips or the case. The ivories were listed on the letter as being sold with the gun. The pearls have the same monograms as the ivories.

Thanks to all !!!

 

[Goffmint]

Great find! And a once in a lifetime story, thanks for sharing

 

[blakesum]

What an incredible story and an incredible set! Congratulations!

 

[singleshot1891]

I am in awe. What a fantastic story ! As a fellow collector of Model 1891's, it's my opinion that you have reunited the holy holy holy grail of Smith & Wesson collecting. Nice work, my friend. Nice work.

WB

 

[Birdhunter6]

Thanks for sharing the story and pics.

Truly an amazing example of workmanship no longer available at any price.

The odds of acquiring the complete set are unimaginable. I'm happy for you.