"Wildflower" - an Engraved 357 Magnum

[RKmesa]

This 6.5" Magnum, that shipped in April 1953, is the product of several talented craftsmen - Phil Quigley Engraving, Derek Fernelius gold line work inlays, Keith Brown custom grips, Nelson Ford action job and gold bead front sight, and of course the men and women employed by Smith & Wesson in the early 1950s.















I am particularly happy with Derek's gold line work and the Birdseye Maple grips are over the top.

As always, I would love to hear your thoughts and impressions.

Thanks,

 

[Breakaway500]

The entire gun is over the top. Another WOW revolver.

 

[IWK2HT]

Simply exquisite, the quality and the appeal to the eye is outstanding. You are very lucky to be the holder of such a fine revolver
Ted

 

[Retired W4]

That should be a good shooter.

 

[cleger]

Really something.

 

[rct269]

Simply exquisite, the quality and the appeal to the eye is outstanding. You are very lucky to be the holder of such a fine revolver
Ted

I have a sneaking suspicion Richard is not only the holder, but perhaps also the driving force behind its creation.

It's all well and good to do it yourself when you want it done right, but the next best thing is to have it done your way---and my sneaking suspicion can even be explained this time around--three quarters of it anyway; which is better than the best SWAG!

Ralph Tremaine

 

[loc n load]

Wow

Amazing work & craftsmanship all the way around. Thanks for sharing.

 

[22hipower]

I love everything about it, Quigley's very unusual engraving floral pattern, the line work, the stocks, everything!

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Truckman]

Richard, I have nothing to say about this gun that I haven't already said about all your other guns...Just outstanding!...I'm speechless......Ben

 

[walter o]

That is simply ELEGANT glad that has a good care taker.

 

[jem102]

There's talent...and then there IS talent...
I just sit in wonder of how some humans can pickup tools and create that level of detailed art, on this type of substrate without mishap!
Wow.

 

[Pizza Bob]

I've learned to put on a bib before I open any of your threads. Simply stunning - what a great collaborative piece of art.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[mchom]

Wow!!!

A gorgeous and stunning revolver!
I love it !

 

[Rad29]

Great gun Richard! Everything is done very well! As Jeff stated, I like everything! Especially Keith's grips!

Bob

 

[squirrelnest]

Beautiful revolver!

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Funny thing, I saw the thread title and my reaction was, "I bet there's a really pretty gun in that post!". AND I WAS RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!! GORGEOUS!!!!

 

[Rusty parrot]

Richard,
Another museum grade firearm joins the herd, Outstanding.
Would love to know the inspiration for the wildflower motif?
Enjoy, I know we all are.
Thanks

 

[DV0]

Grail gun right there, impossibly gorgeous.

 

[flundertaker]

Beautiful! What does it say on the bottom forward of the trigger guard? Engravers name?

 

[hdfinder47]

"Engraved S&W Fan" doesn't begin to describe the level of caretaker you represent. Would pay a substantial entry fee to view your collection in person! In the meantime, please keep the great pictures coming.
Ed