My first hand ejector

[iby]

I have only collected antique S&W until now but I saw this and I really liked it.
The Archive letter says it shipped in 1909 as a standard nickel gun. I thought it might be a factory engraved when I bought it.
It has a re work mark of 2.13 under the grips so possibly it was returned to the factory and re worked into this engraved and target sighted gun with checkered straps, pearl grips and a screw in the trigger guard. The work is certainly factory quality.
Does anyone have a similar gun or one engraved of the period?
Any input will be appreciated
Mike

 

[rct269]

The historical Foundation MAY have records of the service.

I say "MAY have" simply because I haven't committed to memory the particular time periods for which they have records covering any given activity.

Ask, and you shall receive---one thing or another.

Ralph Tremaine

 

[AlHunt]

I am absolutely not beating up on this firearm. But look at the spacing and margins on the dots around the notches. This doesn't strike me as something the factory would turn out, even if they contracted it out.

Am I wrong?

Again, no criticism intended, I'm just observing and learning.
ETA - The dots don't seem consistent with the actual engraving. I wonder if someone added them after the fact.

 

[Masterpiece]

I thought it might be a factory engraved when I bought it.
It has a re work mark of 2.13 under the grips so possibly it was returned to the factory and re worked into this engraved and target sighted gun with checkered straps, pearl grips and a screw in the trigger guard.

Mike,

Don't Take this as gospel, but I see a lot of Oscar Young in the Main Design of the Engraving...Anyone else agree??

Also...Just so you know...That's the only engraving on the Revolver I believe Oscar may have had a hand in...Most of the other fluff details I most definitely agree were added later!!

Also...Since you already have a Factory Letter...As Ralph suggested...Check with the Historical Foundation to see if anything else can be found!! Certainly wouldn't hurt to check & you only pay for what they find...What do you have to lose??

Just my personal opinion...If it were mine...I'd take the leap being it's a no lose situation!!

 

[Masterpiece]

It has a re work mark of 2.13 under the grips so possibly it was returned to the factory and re worked into this engraved and target sighted gun with checkered straps, pearl grips and a screw in the trigger guard.

Mike,

After looking over the Photos a little closer...I noticed another added feature you didn't make mention of above...Also has was looks to be a Factory Checkered Trigger as well...Better get in touch with the Historical Foundation!!

 

[iby]

masterpiece

I have to agree with your theory.
The main design also looks like a Young design to me.
That's why I bought it and thought it might be his work.
Please explain how to access the Historical Society.
Yes. the trigger is checkered and the rear sight is not adjustable
Thanks

 

[Masterpiece]

Please explain how to access the Historical Society.

Mike,

Try Clicking on this Link https://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-historical-foundation/ I believe that should take you the Historical Foundation...Good Luck!!