"Rustic" French Gray - Engraved 27-2

[RKmesa]

...I noticed the side plate being just a teeny shade different, and often see this in refinished or specialty finished revolvers. Is it because the metal content is different from the frame? I have had several older revolvers that the original finish has a little shade difference.

That very well could be. I too have observed how different metal on the same gun sometimes takes the finish differently. I do know that the cylinders and barrels are harder steel than the frame. I am not sure about the side plate as compared to the rest of the frame... Another possibility is that the side plate was finished separate from the rest of the frame and did not stay as long in the finishing solution.

Regardless, I really like the finish and the engraving with the large flowing scroll. It speaks to me.

 

[RKmesa]

A few more photos of this gun...












And a couple of photos of it with a Factory engraved 27-2 with an Antique Renaissance finish and another set of KB Ropers:

 

[RKmesa]

Richard...Another very cool S&W. The extractor rod also looks customized.

Bill

I thought about mentioning that. I was counting rows of knurling, on RK's and one of my 27-2's. My study was inconclusive.

I am not sure. It could be that the rod is a replacement...

 

[Art66]

Very nice! I would be tempted to show that one off at the target shooting range at 25 yards.