Look closely at the engraving on this Smith & Wesson Model 1 from 1862. What do you see?

The engraver's art was one of secret worlds.

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Interpreting gun engraving is a complex art unto itself. This engraved Smith & Wesson Model 1 from 1876 was likely worked in the shop of Louis Daniel Nimschke.

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