The engraving is not only detailed, but well balanced...You're a winner, Richard...
...Ben

To me, the engraving on the 44 does not look like either Jarvis or LeBlanc. The May 4, 1954 ship date was too early for RJ Smith (based on Roy's letter that Russ started engraving at the factory in May 1955 - a year after the 44 shipped). So, without records to help us pinpoint the exact engraver and no engraver marks on the gun itself, I'm going with the assumption that Alvin Herbert engraved this one.![]()
Beautiful gun, Richard!Great photography as usual. I agree with your assessment above. It's a wonderful example.
-Karl
Dagnabbit, there goes another keyboard...
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Adios,
Pizza Bob
... Looks a lot like your pre-27 that also shipped to Rex Firearms about the same time...
Jeff
SWCA #1457
Great Addition Richard! The engraving on the top of the frame along the rear sight is fascinating! Do any of your early 50's Model 27 have similar embellishment?
Bob