A Halloween 44 Magnum

[Doc44]

This 44 Magnum was Class A-engraved by Virginia Le Blanc and shipped on October 31, 1956. It is the first 44 Magnum with a nickel finish to be engraved and only one of two known. Click on the photo for a better look.

Bill

 

[flundertaker]

Quite a treat!

 

[Bald1]

Quite a treat!

It's a trick. It's a Taurus M44

 

[Nightowl]

I'm not at all familiar with engraving, so a maybe a dumb question. Is the engraving on an already nickel plated gun, or is it nickel finished after the engraving is completed?

 

[6518John]

It's a trick. It's a Taurus M44

I wish just ONE TIME Bill Cross would post a High-Point or a Glock! The problem would be it would lock-up the forum and Lee would have to spend a fortune on IT services.

 

[6string]

That is a beautiful and historically important revolver.

Thank you for sharing, and for taking a position of leadership in collecting and stewardship.

 

[6string]

It's a trick. It's a Taurus M44

Oh, the heresy!

Bring on the "S&W Collectors Association Enforcement Officers".

(See attached!)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 

[Doc44]

S&W engraved guns "in the white" and then finished them in blue or nickel.

Bill

 

[RKmesa]

Seeing that gun is one of my favorite Halloween treats. I believe you had that one at the Symposium this last summer, but it was wearing a set of KB's finest custom grips?

... just found a not so great photo of it...



It was even more beautiful in person. A strong reason to join the SWCA and attend the Symposiums.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Trick or Treat.

I was a bit busy moving snow for the ghouls and goblins last night
so I missed it. It's a handsome creature, for sure.

I agree with Richard--better in person. Perhaps a treat to lure in
members for future symposia?

Thanks for sharing it, again.