Just wondering if anyone knew more about this than me, which is not really anything. I just picked up this 25-5 at a gun show and the guy said it has factory engraving. I can't find a pic of one with it. Would it be that they sent it to S&W or maybe special ordered with it? Thanks for any insight.
25-5 factory engraved?
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Art Doc
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I'm no expert but the quality and amount of coverage doean't look like any factory engraved S&W I have ever seen. For a while S&W was laser engraving guns and this may be one of those but I sort of doubt it. Somebody with more knowledge will be along soon.
Factory engraving is always a custom order for any model. The engraving on that 25-5 doesn't look like any engraving pattern I have ever seen from S&W. The engraving doesn't appear deep, could it possibly be laser engraving? S&W did (I don't know if still do or not) offer several patterns of laser engraving. It was considerably less expensive that hand engraving.
Welcome to the Forum, there should be a few more knowledgeable members along shortly that may be able to recognize it. The 45 Colt cartridge is a great shooting round, have fun with it.
Welcome to the Forum, there should be a few more knowledgeable members along shortly that may be able to recognize it. The 45 Colt cartridge is a great shooting round, have fun with it.
Yes,
That looks like the Laser Engraving that was offered many years ago
The revolvers used to come with a card or flyer showing about 6-10 different patterns and a very reasonable price for the customization
You just checked off which one you wanted and shipped it all back to the Factory
That looks like the Laser Engraving that was offered many years ago
The revolvers used to come with a card or flyer showing about 6-10 different patterns and a very reasonable price for the customization
You just checked off which one you wanted and shipped it all back to the Factory
Jim Watson
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Looks like laser "engraving" to me, and burned through the bluing at that. I wouldn't have paid a premium price for it even had I wanted the .45 LC.
alwaysoutdoors
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You'll enjoy shooting that . I know I enjoy my 45 Smiths.
Dave from Pa
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
I do not think it is factory engraved.All factory engraved N frames I have seen have the small logo under the cylinder latch.I was told the reason for this was more area to engrave and a less cluttered design.
I looked around a little bit, and it seems like the factory does do that kind of work from a couple pictures I saw. Just remember you bought the gun and not the engraving, I think you did all right
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