S&W Centennial

Hugh · 07-08-2008, 07:53 PM

Got another Bar-B-Q gun and did some "enhancement". This is a S&W Centennial "pre mdl 40" serial No. 147 made in 1952. Engraving on blued guns doesn't show up as well as it does on nickel plated guns, so I "helped" it some. I used a Bonanza Silver Enlay Kit from Brownells, and filled in the engraving with silver inlay. They also have a Gold Inlay Kit. Here are before & after pics.

Edward Tinker · 07-08-2008, 08:02 PM

I think I like em nickled better if engraved, but that gives it a nice effect Hugh.

Ed

Ron Wood · 07-08-2008, 08:49 PM

I really like Centennials. I am on the fence whether I prefer the "before" or "after" version but I think I am leaning toward the "after"! But now that you have added lipstick and mascara, I think it needs something for it's "butt", like maybe an ivory or exotic wood corset.

Hugh · 07-09-2008, 01:25 AM

Ron,
We are working on that!

07-08-2008, 07:53 PM	#1
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	S&W Centennial Got another Bar-B-Q gun and did some "enhancement". This is a S&W Centennial "pre mdl 40" serial No. 147 made in 1952. Engraving on blued guns doesn't show up as well as it does on nickel plated guns, so I "helped" it some. I used a Bonanza Silver Enlay Kit from Brownells, and filled in the engraving with silver inlay. They also have a Gold Inlay Kit. Here are before & after pics. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

07-08-2008, 08:02 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	I think I like em nickled better if engraved, but that gives it a nice effect Hugh. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-08-2008, 08:49 PM	#3
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,120 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	I really like Centennials. I am on the fence whether I prefer the "before" or "after" version but I think I am leaning toward the "after"! But now that you have added lipstick and mascara, I think it needs something for it's "butt", like maybe an ivory or exotic wood corset. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-09-2008, 01:25 AM	#4
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Ron, We are working on that! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*