44 Magnum Engraved/Inlaid with Gold...1957

[Doc44]

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.

Bill

[KDavid]

Beutiful Doc, Thanks for sharing

[Vanknife]

Hey Doc. that is superb work.

Cheers

"VAN"

[Roger Bleile]

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.

Thanks,

Roger

[kyj]

Mr. Doc;

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

kyj

[Rich Hambrook]

Doc,
Extraordinary work. Smooth, crisp and elegant! Thanks for sharing.
Rich

[Gail]

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.
Thanks for sharing,
Gail

[Roger Bleile]

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.