Outstanding Factory Engraved and Inlaid 3.5" 27-2

[RKmesa]

For several years I have lusted after this revolver, loving the oak leaf intertwined with the scroll. I think it is one of Russ Smith's nicer projects and I was happy to get it here to the AZ.

I hope that you enjoy the photos:











A few more photos in post 17 below.

Thanks for letting me share,

 

[22hipower]

Beautiful Richard! Another one that doesn't just speak to us, it shouts.
Thanks for sharing it.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Shark Bait]

Your ability to locate and acquire such beautiful guns is amazing. This is another fine example. Thanks for showing me what I can't have.

 

[Luvmine]

That is stunning! Congratulations Richard.

 

[lamarw]

I enjoyed viewing the photos, but it can't compare to the joy of owning it. Congrats~

 

[75Vette]

That's just beyond amazing. The detail is crazy. Thanks for sharing and congrats on another exquisite find.

 

[muddocktor]

Another absolutely stunning engraved gun, Richard. Thank you for sharing with us.

One of these days I plan to make a trip to AZ to see the Pima Air Museum and the Boneyard and it would be really cool to meet up with some of our AZ forum members somewhere whenever I do so.

 

[jdlii]

Just stunning!

The S&W symbol, just under the cylinder is very unique. Observing this revolver is similar to gazing at the Tetons.

 

[ParadiseRoad]

...incredible artwork applied to a medium we all know and love...

...thanks for the photos...

 

[CH4]

Spectacular!!

 

[PALADIN85020]

That is the Marilyn Monroe of revolvers, for sure! Gorgeous!

John

 

[KSK]

Engraved 27-2

Nice gun! Looks to be the same one pictured on page 294 of the 1972 GUN DIGEST.

 

[UncleEd]

So, how does it shoot?

Just funnin' you.

 

[RKmesa]

Nice gun! Looks to be the same one pictured on page 294 of the 1972 GUN DIGEST.

Karl:

Thanks for posting that page of Gun Digest. I cropped and rotated it a bit to make it easier to compare and I agree that it is the same gun. Interesting that the Gun Digest photo does not show the rear sight? Makes me wonder if the photo was taken prior to the gun being blued and final assembled?

Thanks again,

 

[muddocktor]

Wow, that's a nice bonus on that acquisition then Richard. Not only is that gun beautiful, but is also a gun that has been recorded in print too.

 

[weatherby]

Not knowing the process Richard I think your correct and the gold added afterward.

 

[RKmesa]

All:

Thanks for your comments and likes. Here are a few more photos of the gun and some of the additional engraving accents:







Engraver signature (Russ J. Smith):

 

[6518John]

I love the Bighorn. I have always thought that is one of our most magnificent game animals.

 

[Bob L]

An absolutely stunning revolver. Thank you for sharing it. The picture from Gun Digest looks pretty familiar so I am sure that I saw it when I used to pour over every issue. Congrats. You know if you ever need an idea for a Karma...{;>))

 

[Walter Rego]

I don't know much about engraved guns but know what I like. And I think I really like oak leaf style engraving more than floral. Something I have noticed is that many of the Germanic looking oak leaf engraving is higher relief than the usual scroll or floral. Would that indicate a more labor intensive process to remove all that metal ?