Engraved Model 63

[ColtTom]

Hey Y’all,

I hope I am putting this post into the correct section, but I think this revolver would be post 1980. Anyway, I recently added the Model 63 to my collection and am wondering if this was hand engraved or was laser cut. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. I’m a sucker for .22 caliber anything and thought this little revolver was super nice looking.

I'm looking forward to any information or thoughts y'all may be able to share.

Best,
Tom

 

[ColtTom]

Do Y’all think this is a one off engraved Model 63, or is a known series offered by S&W? Do y’all think it’s a factory engraved revolver or was completed after if left the factory? Just trying to learn about the new addition.

I value

Best,
Tom

 

[RKmesa]

That is hand engraved and very nicely! Probably not Factory engraved. I like it. If I were to guess, I would think that was engraved by one of the engravers at REI, maybe Ogawa... It also looks a little like some of Angelo Bee's work (but he almost always marks his guns with a bee or an "ABEE" stamp). Could you find any engraver marks or initials, perhaps under the thumbpiece or under the grips?

I'd happily add that one to my collection.

 

[jeffrefrig]

That looks like a nice gun. Whoever did it, they did a good job of not "over-doing" it. I like that he/she didn't mess with the hammer & trigger. Polished seems to be enough on those parts. And the front sight was left alone. Nice catch!

 

[swagmeister]

Beautiful work! Please let us know if you find any initials or marks of the engraver.

 

[ColtTom]

Hey Y'all,

Thanks so much for all of the nice words about my little revolver — I'm quite happy to have it in my collection. I wondered if it might not be a one off gun, but y'all seem to think it is. I'm certainly not upset by this . . . just surprised a bit.

I did remove the stocks and found nothing underneath. I also see nothing under the latch, on the crane, frame or under the extractor. I am familiar with Angelo Bee and do not see his initials nor can I find one of his stylized bee engravings. I suppose I will have to letter this little revolver and see if that helps with anything.

In the meantime, I would certainly appreciate any additional thoughts, ideas, and/or information.

Best,
Tom

 

[bigmoose]

Wow, very nice. The j frame .22s are cool guns to begin with, but that one is really special.