Engraved Double Action Smith's
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sbacpa
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Mine pale in comparison to some of the fabulous examples posted so far, but this is what I have-
Pre 27 Harry Jarvis engraved nickel-
Pre 27 Harry Jarvis engraved blue, factory refinished -
Pre 27 unknown engraver, blue 5 inch with Ivory -
Pre 27 Harry Jarvis engraved nickel-
Pre 27 Harry Jarvis engraved blue, factory refinished -
Pre 27 unknown engraver, blue 5 inch with Ivory -
Pre-29Smith
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A Model 48, engraved & inlaid by Claus Willig. Ivory stock carver remains unknown, but I like 'em anyway 
Pre-29Smith
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27-2. Factory engraved & inlaid by Russ Smith. Keith Brown stocks:
I am always intrigued the way Mr. Smith moved the S&W logo around on the frame of many of the revolvers he engraved.
Bill
Bill
This 29-2 was Class C engraved and shipped in 1966 and it is the only known 44 Magnum with a factory 7 1/2-inch barrel. (click on the photo for a better look)
Bill
Bill
Morgan:
I have to tell you - I've seen a bunch of R. Smith engraved guns, but that is some of his finest work... I love the design and detail on the barrel and cylinder.
Bill:
I've seen Russ cut the logo there on lots of guns, but that is the 1st time I have seen him cut the "R" (registered) in the 4:00 area as well. Very nice touch.
Breathtaking ... ALL of them ! Thank you for making me realize there is always something MORE out there to aspire to, all though the influence of such a neat group of collectors and fine gentlemen.
I had an extra set of KB Ropers setting around - I thought they looked mighty fine on this nickel 29-2...
I have not posted this J Adams engraved model 57 in a while...
Needing an engraved gun fix.
So I thought I'd send this to the top in hopes that someone else will post one of their engraved beauties...
So I thought I'd send this to the top in hopes that someone else will post one of their engraved beauties...
Oscar Young in the house!
Here is a neat one one I got since the thread was started. If not for dear Richard bumping this thread up, I may have forgot to share it
Its an Oscar Young engraved 38 New Departure 4th model. The previous owner first offered me the gun over a year ago, un-lettered, and I thought he wanted too much at that time. He finally listed it online a while back as a no reserve auction, and I won it! Then I lettered it
I am starting to really get into the older engraved stuff but I definitely appreciate the talent of the engraver first and foremost, regardless of era.
Everyone - excellent engraved guns!!! This is a great thread!
Here is a neat one one I got since the thread was started. If not for dear Richard bumping this thread up, I may have forgot to share it
Its an Oscar Young engraved 38 New Departure 4th model. The previous owner first offered me the gun over a year ago, un-lettered, and I thought he wanted too much at that time. He finally listed it online a while back as a no reserve auction, and I won it! Then I lettered it
I am starting to really get into the older engraved stuff but I definitely appreciate the talent of the engraver first and foremost, regardless of era.
Everyone - excellent engraved guns!!! This is a great thread!
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crsides
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Harry Javis Combat MASTERPIECE
Added this one at the Baton Rouge SWCA symposium. Bought the steer head ivories there too and matched them up. The Combat masterpiece was wearing non matching magnas.
Additional information on this revolver from the factory letter.
"SN K107136 shipped to Jurek Brothers Inc., Greenfield, MA on June 26, 1951. Part of an 8 gun shipment, all in the same configuration. Engraving done after it was delivered to the distributor."
and a quote from Pace40 in the 2009 thread on this same gun .... " I only know of one other gun where his full name is on it but don't know if that lettered or not. Another interesting item is that Jurek Bros was a stones throw from the factory and Jarvis' home. Not out of the realm of possibility they just drove it there for the work."
Charlie
Added this one at the Baton Rouge SWCA symposium. Bought the steer head ivories there too and matched them up. The Combat masterpiece was wearing non matching magnas.
Additional information on this revolver from the factory letter.
"SN K107136 shipped to Jurek Brothers Inc., Greenfield, MA on June 26, 1951. Part of an 8 gun shipment, all in the same configuration. Engraving done after it was delivered to the distributor."
and a quote from Pace40 in the 2009 thread on this same gun .... " I only know of one other gun where his full name is on it but don't know if that lettered or not. Another interesting item is that Jurek Bros was a stones throw from the factory and Jarvis' home. Not out of the realm of possibility they just drove it there for the work."
Charlie
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I wish I knew who engraved the 1950 .44 Target model. Any ideas out there?
I wish I knew who engraved the 1950 .44 Target model. Any ideas out there?
No idea on the engraver, but I love the gun and the KB Thumbrest Ropers (leftys at that).
Thanks for sharing.
Pre-29Smith
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Great looking firearms & work here. Keep them coming to satiate my enthusiasm for the engraved stuff!
Morgan Smith
SWCA #2819
Morgan Smith
SWCA #2819
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