Double-struck logo on 459 frame

[2nd amnd]

Hi guys,

I just recently acquired a model 459. Upon close examination after getting it home, I noticed that the logo / trademark appears to have been stamped and then overstamped.

At first, I thought my not-so-new eyes were starting to play tricks on me and I just couldn't focus on it. But nope, it's double-struck.

Is this unusual? It's not a problem for me, but it does look a little goofy. Do you think it would adversely affect the value of the pistol?

I guess I'm just wondering whether anyone has seen this before?

 

[4864]

Must have been a Monday gun!

 

[2nd amnd]

Or maybe 3:25 on Friday afternoon?

 

[mlk18]

I think they were going for the 3D effect.

 

[novalty]

Is that what they mean by double-stack??

 

[Big Lou]

If you wear a pair of those 3D glasses, it will be clear as a bell!

 

[Racer X]

surprised that QC didn't spot that and change frames.

 

[Sebring Pop]

I think I would send that picture to S & W and see what they have to say. I would be concerned what it did to the value of the gun.

Keep us posted if you send it in.

Thanks Pop

 

[sixguner]

QC is not as god as you think I went into Jets here in miami it was a 629 hunter and the frame had a casting crack in it above the lock hole

 

[2nd amnd]

I think I will send a copy of my photo to S&W headquarters and see what they have to say. I'll keep you guys posted.

 

[s&wchad]

Wow, tough crowd!

That wouldn't bother me if it was brand new. If I'm not mistaken, the 459 was discontinued in 1987. If that's correct, we're talking about a used gun that's at least 23 years old. I've seen vintage Winchester rifles that show broken lettering from damaged roll dies and double struck proof marks (I even own a couple) and I can assure you it has no impact on value.

The scale of you photo must be 3-4X size (nice close-up). I resized the page so the gun is true scale with my handy mouse wheel (hold ctrl key, spin wheel). I couldn't read the thread text and the trademark stamp appears to have a shadow at the bottom, but otherwise looks good and strong. A weak stamp might bother me, because that could cast doubt on the originality of the finish. Quit staring at it, don't look so close and go to the range!

 

[2nd amnd]

Thanks for all of the input. It isn't bothering me too much. I actually was at the range with it on Monday and it shoots very well. I was just wondering how common an occurrence this is.

I did send a photo to S&W and they told me that due to the age of the pistol and the fact that it is used, there is nothing they can do for me. That is fine, I didn't really want them to do anything for me.

OTOH, What do age or use have to do with an obvious factory flaw?

Doesn't matter. I'm quite happy with my new acquisition, and I'm going to take it back to the range at the first opportunity.