crsides
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that one cleaned up pretty good.
Charlie
Charlie
Engraved Double Action Smith's
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wheelman44
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Sending this Thread back to the Top...
... in hopes that a few more engraved beauties will be posted
A 629 engraved/inlaid by Tom Freyburger (after he left the factory):
... in hopes that a few more engraved beauties will be posted
A 629 engraved/inlaid by Tom Freyburger (after he left the factory):
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Front sight looks fragile and damaged on an otherwise beautiful gun.
Front sight looks fragile and damaged on an otherwise beautiful gun.
Mike:
Bill posted some close ups of the gun in this post: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...graved-inlaid-model-60-pics-added-4-14-a.html I linked his photo of the front sight (looks way cool to me...
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Not factory done and pales next to the presentation pieces on display by the serious collector folks but here is my one and only engraved S&W.
Here it is in the El Paso rig I had made for it. Unlike the presentation guns pictured in this thread this 10-5 has been a working gun its whole life and continues to be carried and used.
Here it is in the El Paso rig I had made for it. Unlike the presentation guns pictured in this thread this 10-5 has been a working gun its whole life and continues to be carried and used.
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The clean and classic execution of the engraving on this long-tube 29-2 make it one of my favorites - And, I just love the 8.375" "canvas" for engraving art. I also love all of the "open space" on the barrel.
Richard,
Who cut this gun please?
bracebeemer
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Here's a five screw, first year shipped, factory Class A engraved, 44 Magnum. It may have been engraved by Virginia LeBlanc who mentored under Harry Jarvis. We'll never know for sure unless the 50's records are digitized by the SWHS. I don't know if the historical records would even tell you anything about who the engraver was.
Bill
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bracebeemer
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Bill...I believe your 44 Magnum was engraved by Virginia LeBlanc (as is my nickel 44 Magnum shipped in October 56). Some of her work has a vl or vlb stamped on the left side of the grip frame.
I have looked at many invoices from 1956 and there were no engravers identified on any of them.
Bill
I have looked at many invoices from 1956 and there were no engravers identified on any of them.
Bill
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Lee:
Richard,
Who cut this gun please?
I just got the letter back from Roy (see below). Roy believes that Tom Freyburger cut the gun. However, about a year ago, I sent photos to Tom and he did not recall cutting it (Note: Tom has had a couple of major health issues, and my guess is that he does not recall as well as he once did...)
The gun really is very nicely engraved and is one of my favorites. Here's a couple of detail shots:
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Thank you, Richard.
That is some superb scroll work. The geometric and technical precision of those cuts is outstanding, and I'm damning that fine work with faint praise!
Those just beginning to appreciate fine engraving and those accumulating finely engraved pieces are well advised to study this work.
It is what you are looking for.
It should be what you want.
I'll relay a story I heard so long ago, I'm foggy on the source.
I honestly can't remember whether an engraver told me this, whether I read it, or whether it was told to me about an engraver, but the validity holds, the source notwithstanding--
When a certain Master Engraver would be approached by someone wanting to apprentice under him, or merely by someone seeking advice on pursuing the trade, he always started the discussion the same way. He simply placed a piece of paper on a table, handed them a pencil, and said
"Draw me a round circle."
If they could draw a round circle, he would discuss it with them. If not, he would advise them to pursue another vocation, and maybe even another avocation.
I can't get very interested in scroll engraving with bumps, lumps, and corners on the scrolls. Once you've seen the good stuff, the lumpy stuff just won't do.
That gun is the good stuff.
I'm not implying these other beautiful pieces are not fine work.
This is just such a great 'study guide' for fine scroll work without the distraction of inlays and other types and patterns.
That is some superb scroll work. The geometric and technical precision of those cuts is outstanding, and I'm damning that fine work with faint praise!
Those just beginning to appreciate fine engraving and those accumulating finely engraved pieces are well advised to study this work.
It is what you are looking for.
It should be what you want.
I'll relay a story I heard so long ago, I'm foggy on the source.
I honestly can't remember whether an engraver told me this, whether I read it, or whether it was told to me about an engraver, but the validity holds, the source notwithstanding--
When a certain Master Engraver would be approached by someone wanting to apprentice under him, or merely by someone seeking advice on pursuing the trade, he always started the discussion the same way. He simply placed a piece of paper on a table, handed them a pencil, and said
"Draw me a round circle."
If they could draw a round circle, he would discuss it with them. If not, he would advise them to pursue another vocation, and maybe even another avocation.
I can't get very interested in scroll engraving with bumps, lumps, and corners on the scrolls. Once you've seen the good stuff, the lumpy stuff just won't do.
That gun is the good stuff.
I'm not implying these other beautiful pieces are not fine work.
This is just such a great 'study guide' for fine scroll work without the distraction of inlays and other types and patterns.
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Larry Weinbrenner
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Engraved S&W Model 19
Thought I would jump in & show my engraved S&W model 19. I carried a Model 19 for 20 years of my 23 year career in the Border Patrol. IMHO, this is one of the best LE sidearm ever produced. Although the government would not allow me to keep my sidearm, I promised myself to purchase another and have it engraved. I fullfilled my promise. The revolver was engraved by John Pease and the grips are by Keith Brown. It now rests in a walnut case w/ green (what else) fabric. Very impressive.
Thought I would jump in & show my engraved S&W model 19. I carried a Model 19 for 20 years of my 23 year career in the Border Patrol. IMHO, this is one of the best LE sidearm ever produced. Although the government would not allow me to keep my sidearm, I promised myself to purchase another and have it engraved. I fullfilled my promise. The revolver was engraved by John Pease and the grips are by Keith Brown. It now rests in a walnut case w/ green (what else) fabric. Very impressive.
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...That is some superb scroll work. The geometric and technical precision of those cuts is outstanding, and I'm damning that fine work with faint praise!
Those just beginning to appreciate fine engraving and those accumulating finely engraved pieces are well advised to study this work.
It is what you are looking for.
It should be what you want.
Lee:
I could not agree more - a few more photos to confirm your points...(or "circles" in this case)
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Harkrader
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Wow! Just wow!
OK, WOW!!!!!
OK, WOW!!!!!
Harkrader
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My 650, chisel engraved by Brooks Burt, Wisconsin.
bracebeemer
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