My King sighted, ivory stocked, RM/ case

[bracebeemer]

Serial # 57006, shipped September 24,1938 to the National Target Supply Co. Washington, DC. The National Target Supply Co. Did supply targets for NRA events but was also a full line sporting goods store run by Col. Parker and Townsend Whelen. The RM was equipped with an 8.75 inch barrel, King red bead ramp reflector front sight, King 111 rear sight, blue finish and checkered walnut magna grips. It was sighted at 100 yards, dead center hold using 357 magnum ammunition.
I purchased this gun in 1979 from J & G Sales in Prescott, Az. They had a small ad in The Shotgun News listing a S&W RM in nice shape with ivory grips-$900. There was a 3 day inspection period so I took a chance. Needless to say I was delighted when I got the gun and it was 98 to 99%. I have had the gun for 36 years but did not have a box for it. Rather than spending $1500 for a nice "proper" box I had Marvin Huey make a custom display case with ivory accessories. I just received the box and I thought I'd share some pictures with you. Reg.#4132 as seen on the label.
Bill

 

[CptCurl]

Elegant!

The Huey case sets it off and will protect it for years to come. Great idea.

Curl

 

[bracebeemer]

more pics.

 

[usm1rifle]

A fitting, fitted box for an exceptional example of a historic and well preserved firearm.

"She's a beauty Boys!"

 

[PMRet]

Beautiful package.

 

[vonn]

Fantastic is not enough! Very coooooool.

 

[410bore]

I really really LIKE that

 

[series guy]

That's truly a modern day homage to an era that's sadly long past. The pistol and the case are both gorgeous. I hope you keep it where you can look at it and enjoy it each day.

 

[Satoken]

One of the most beautiful revolver packages I've ever seen. Those ivory grips are especially outstanding. Each fathers are carved almost individually and I can see the true passion and pride in making something "right". I've never seen this level of work in any ivory grips for S&Ws or Colt SAAs and I've seen many. Thank you for sharing this with us.

 

[Watchdog]

Breathtaking.

 

[jinx]

That is impressive! You are a fortunate man.

 

[bracebeemer]

A few more pics.

-Bill

 

[Troystat]

Wow, I think I like the Huey case a bit more than the original box Thanks for showing us all the pictures.

 

[quinn]

Stunning, stunning, stunning! I'm guessing I won't see a range report anytime soon....

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

Who made the Ivory Stocks? The finishing touch would be some large primer .357 Ammo.

 

[Iggy]

Lawdy, lawdy, that's plumb beautimus!!

Thanks for sharing.

 

[DGT]

Simply fantastic. Even the screw heads on the hinges are all perfectly lined up. Talk about attention to detail...

 

[boykinlp]

Superb!! One of the nicest cases I have ever seen. Whatever you paid was well worth it.

 

[bracebeemer]

05carbon
I have a couple boxes of pre-war 357's but neither one are large primer.perhaps by 1938 they were using small primers. The six in the case are pre-war but small primers. As to the ivory,I really have no idea. They were on the gun when I purchased it and there are no markings anywhere. I have seen a similar pair on this forum at some time but can't remember when.
Bill

 

[RKmesa]

Bill:

I love those Huey cases... And that RM isn't bad either.. I have a couple of the Huey leather wrapped cases for some engraved guns. If I didn't have to send the guns, I'm sure I would have a few more of his cases.

Thanks for sharing,