Factory Engraved 29-2 - They Don't Get Much Nicer

[Model39]

Two Non Factory Engraved Revolvers I Own

There are some fantastic non factory engravers out there. These two revolvers were done for me over 20 years ago by a local engraver from Rochester, New York, named James DeMunck. His work speaks for itself.

 

[RKmesa]

RK...Resembles the work of Tom Freyburger. Probably a little early for Paul Piquette.

Bill

I finally talked to Tom Freyburger after sending him the photos and the SN - He confirmed that although he liked the engraving, he did not engrave this revolver. In talking with him, he indicated that in general he did not carve out the background with "lines" (like on this one), but he usually stippled the "background" with small circle cuts/punches. It is always fun to catch up with Tom, but it still leaves the engraver on this gun as a mystery...

 

[Doc44]

Richard...If not Tom, then most likely Russ Smith.

Bill

 

[Camster]

That is very tasteful! I believe the factory referred to it as Class B engraving? Just perfect!

I thought it was A,but I see one just hit Armslist with more engraving.Seems like good one...,if you trust using that site.

 

[Watchdog]

My thoughts...other than the "how beautiful" line of thinking...are along the lines of wondering how long it takes the engraver to do a job like this? Any idea?

And as someone else mentioned...let's don't ignore those beautiful stocks!

 

[RKmesa]

I thought it was A,but I see one just hit Armslist with more engraving.Seems like good one...,if you trust using that site.

The one on Armslist appears to be a scam. That engraved 29 has been for sale on GunsAmerica for months at a much higher price by a gold level seller with over 130 sales (same photos as well). Over the years, I have discovered several of the guns that I own were listed for sale by some scammer on Armslist (including the gun posted in the 1st post in this thread). I have yet to find a nice engraved gun listed on Armslist that was NOT a scam. I am very careful on that site.

 

[NeoBuckeye]

Amazing photos of amazing work!
I could not even be able to draw that style on a piece of paper. Then not only draw and design it, but to also engrave it.
Talent!!

 

[handejector]

Richard,
That is a beautiful gun! Very tastefully done.

There are some fantastic non factory engravers out there. These two revolvers were done for me over 20 years ago by a local engraver from Rochester, New York, named James DeMunck. His work speaks for itself.

I've seen some of Jim's work, and a couple of albums of more of his stuff that gave me a pleasant afternoon of viewing.
Many of you may not know that he is a very frequent poster here.