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Recently I was offered an unusual smith. The initial description mentioned inlays in the stock and forend which I am never fond of. However when I received the pics I knew I was done.
While not my kind of decoration on a gun it is interesting. See for yourself.
All the inlay is Gold and done impeccably.
Would you turn away a gun like this with your initials already in the forend in Gold???
And a Crown 16 30 inch as well. Gorgeous engraving.
Enjoy. (Or not)
The Following 27 Users Say Thank You to James Palmer For Your Post:
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The Following User Says Thank You to Dean Romig For Your Post:
The engraving on Smith #5 and Crown grades is some of my favorite. The gold work looks well done. (I'd be tempted to take the gold off and use the proceeds to make the gun look more original, but it's still a great gun.)
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The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Garry L Gordon For Your Post:
James , A Beautiful Smith !!!! I love the early 2 Dog Smith Engraving on the Crown Grades ! You can't beat it your Initials already Gold Plated on it , it had your name on it from the beginning How could you not buy it !!!!! Congrats on a Great Gun !!!!
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Russ Jackson For Your Post:
Like everyone else, my preference is for completely original guns. However I like it and would not alter it back, especially with your initials on it. These guns have a story and life that exceeds ours. If it looked hokey or not well done it might be different.
09-27-2024, 07:48 AM
How could you not buy it !!!!! Congrats on a Great Gun !!!!
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