NRA Collectors show awards given.

[bmg60]

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Hi
We just completed the NRA collectors show.
The Judging for the displays was this morning,
David Carrolls Display of Engraved and Fancy Decorated Models
from 1860 thru 1930 won 4 Silver Metals and Best Educational award
for his classification.

Below are the guns That won the Silver Metals.

1. I 1/2 first issue owned by Horace Smith Co- Founder of the S&W company. This is the only known Factory Engraved revolver with a 4 inch barrel. It was engraved by F.W. Martin S&Ws first factory engraver, it also had a gold washed cly and pearl grips.

2. Cased and Engraved Gold plated pair of 2nd Model Schofields that were owned by a Spanish General A.L. Pombo. who lost a arm to a American Rifle Ball during the charge of Teddy Roosevelts Rough
Riders on San Juan Hill on July 1 1898.


3. Consecutive pair of New Model #3 Targets Factory engraved by Gustave Young with Gold Plated Finish and Cased. these Revolvers were presented by the Prince of Wales, King of England to Capt Leon Martin from England the first markman of the World.

4. New Model #3 320 Revolving Rifle, Nimschke Engraved one of six engraved rifles known to exist. this one is cased with rear peep sight and optional globe front sight. This is the finest example known to exist.

David and I would like to thank all the members that stopped by to visit
the display.
We were also able to interview and sign up 5 new members for the S&W
collectors Association.
Jim Fisher #1491

 

[45Wheelgun]

Congratulations to all involved. Looks like I missed a great display. Those sound like amazing guns. Thank you for setting a great example.

 

[fat tom]

Hi
We just completed the NRA collectors show.
Below are the guns That won the Silver Metals.

4. New Model #3 320 Revolving Rifle, Nimschke Engraved one of six engraved rifles known to exist. this one is cased with rear peep sight and optional globe front sight. This is the finest example known to exist.

Jim Fisher #1491

Got to be one of the most beautiful firearms I've ever seen!
f.t.

 

[oldfella]

Got Pictures?

Pete

 

[bmg60]

Nra show pictures added

hi
here are some pictures of the 4 guns and the display.

 

[Nframe]

A big congrats, David!

good pics.

Chris

 

[WPWarhawk]

Howdy Jim, You and Judy are looking good!

 

[JayCeeNC]

Congratulations to Dave and his wife, and to Jim and Judy for all the hard work they put in. Gorgeous guns and a truly professional display!

 

[oldfella]

Great display, great pictures - Thanks.

Pete

 

[wordsmith]

Rae and I enjoyed representing the SWCA at this year's NRA annual meeting in Charlotte. From start to finish it was everything we could have imagined and more. We met many new faces and had hours on end with old and close friends who really are more like 'family'.

Our first and most important thanks goes to Jim & Judy Fisher. Without them we, and the SWCA, wouldn't have been able to 'shine' the way we all did. Their time, effort and patience was a blessing I can't begin to put into words. The "hard work - long hours" part of all that goes into a major competitive display at an event such as this is impossible to describe. You'd have to do it (at least once...) to truly understand that it takes more than any one member to get the job done.

To Rick Nahas, Sam Miller, Dave & Kathy Chicoine, Dave Chicoine, Jr., and all others who stepped in to help, we are so very thankful - You guys are the best !!

To Roy Jinks, who helped with all my 'detail' questions in the run-up to this show, and spent time with us in the booth as his duties in the S&W factory display allowed - in both places talking endlessly to the many folks who stopped by - my thanks are immense. If not for Roy and his efforts over the past 50 years - and those who have assisted him along the way - none of us would be doing what we're doing in terms of collecting S&W's, and we sure wouldn't have been in Charlotte this past weekend.

See you in Tucson (or someplace, down the road..)

David Carroll

 

[cflier]

Thanks David, outstanding display.
Mark

 

[oldrussian]

I'll say!

Dave, Rae along with Jim and Judy did a remarkable job at the NRA Convention, the display was truly awe inspiring. S&W CA members can be very proud and grateful not only for the professional display but for equally professional expertise offered to the public in Charlotte. I was fortunate enough to see both first hand.

My hat is off to everyone involved, this was really nice work!

Dave Chicoine (Sr)

 

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

It was good to see you all there. David was the only person I saw that I knew. Good job SWCA.