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Old 01-18-2010, 09:29 AM
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Smile 44 Magnum Engraved/Inlaid with Gold...1957

This 44 Magnum was ordered from Rex Firearms in NYC in 1957 by an individual in California. The revolver was completed in December at a cost of $720 and shipped in late December. Roy Jinks told me the gun was most likely engraved by Sigfried Rentzschke, who was employed by S&W at this time. This particular 44 Magnum is one of the best post-war engraved and inlaid guns that I have ever seen. I have had it in my collection for about ten years.

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Old 01-18-2010, 10:32 AM
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Beutiful Doc, Thanks for sharing
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Old 01-18-2010, 11:12 AM
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Hey Doc. that is superb work.

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Old 01-19-2010, 08:05 AM
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Default Re: 44 Magnum Engraved/Inlaid with Gold...1957

Doc,

Thanks for sharing a part of your collection with us. These are unusually good pictures with lots of detail. Thanks also for sharing the historic background of the gun as well. I hope to see more engraved examples from your collection.

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Old 01-19-2010, 08:09 AM
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Mr. Doc;

This 44 Magnum has another elegant face.
Graceful engraved M29...really beautiful !

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Old 01-19-2010, 05:04 PM
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Default Re: 44 Magnum Engraved/Inlaid with Gold...1957

Doc,
Extraordinary work. Smooth, crisp and elegant! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 01-19-2010, 06:25 PM
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Default Re: 44 Magnum Engraved/Inlaid with Gold...1957

Many engraved pieces like this are generally seen and enjoyed by only a very few. Once engraved they usually live in a safe. They are pieces of engraving history, and it is fun to see these great examples.
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Old 01-20-2010, 11:47 AM
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Gail makes a very good point. There is an enormous museum of engraved guns hiding in safes and closets across America. If only they could be brought to light as Doc has done.
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