"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

 

[Timb1]

All the craftsmen really out done themselves.

Keith, beautiful work! Hope to see you January.

 

[Bruce C]

I'm usually not a big fan of engraved guns but I think that is one of the nicest I've seen. I would find a place in my safe anytime.

 

[robvious]

a thing of beauty is a joy forever... that is a thing of beauty.. thanks for sharing

 

[M29since14]

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing the pics of that wonderful revolver. Well done to all who participated.

 

[Dino44]

Who ever said "money can't buy happiness" was obviously not a collector of historical or exquisitely engraved firearms. I am certain, I'm not the only one that gets a huge smile and sense of euphoria when Richard shares his S&W masterpieces.

 

[A10]

I thought I knew what 100% coverage was. Absolutely beautiful Richard!

 

[paplinker]

Very nice Richard.

I really like it when new designs and patterns are used and tastefully. It's very pleasing to the eye and not overstated.

Since this gun has been patterned around these grips do you intend to mark the back of these grips with a year and serial number of the gun?

Maybe 50-100 years from now someone might be happy to see that

 

[wbraswell]

Duh. Stunning revolvers, like stunning women, just make me stupid. Wow!

 

[Buford57]

I am in awe...but also a little puzzled. Is the fact that an action job was done, by a pro, an indication that you intend to shoot this work of art? Or that something otherwise perfect deserves the perfect action even if no mortal is ever allowed to caress the trigger? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Keith Brown]

Thanks for posting Richard, always fun to see my grips on your exquisite revolvers, and thanks to all for the kind comments.
Birdseye is probably my favorite non walnut wood and it finishes well. Tim, I'll be looking for you !