American Pistolsmiths Guild presentation Smith & Wesson 625-5 .45 ACP, SDM, Powley, Gemini, inscribed “Go ahead, make my day” in Latin, Roy Huntington collection, 98 percent

American Pistolsmiths Guild custom Smith & Wesson Model 625-2 .45 ACP presented to Roy Huntington. Serial BDC6551 is a superb double-action-only custom revolver created by SDM Fabricating. Long on both “go” and “show”, this masterpiece features include a 4-inch barrel (full lug, SDM front sight with brass-beaded blade and four additional blades, custom crown), custom rear sight, bobbed hammer (polished), long firing pin (fires both ACP and AR cartridges) and a polished trigger (added stop). ENGRAVING: Brian Powley engraved the revolver to approximatly 60 percent coverage with a light floral and vine design. The legend Age Fac Ut Gaudeam (popularly translated from Latin as “Go ahead, make my day…”) appears on frame right, Roy’s name is on frame left, stylized initials “RH” appear over each chamber and the Guild logo rides high forward on frame left. The rear of the cylinder has a double border of gold wire. GRIPS: Gemini Customs created the superb finger groove grips. CONDITION: The bore is superb. Metal finish and grips are each at least 98 percent. The action is wonderfully smooth. A zippered pouch with a host of moon clips is present. INCLUSIONS: Other than what is described or pictured there are no additional inclusions. PROVENANCE: A personalized letter of provenance written by Roy Huntington will be sent directly to the purchaser upon conclusion of the sale. ROY HUNTINGTON has written over 2,500 firearm-related articles since his first effort was published in Guns & Ammo during 1982. While his editing career actually began at Police Magazine, industry-wide recognition came after he was named editor of American Handgunner. Roy became the publisher of American Handgunner, Guns and a host of special editions presented by the Firearms Marketing Group in 2004. He remained at the helm of American Handgunner until semi-retirement in 2021. Roy still writes features, a column for American Handgunner and creates a significant amount of video content. His knowledge of all things gun combined with his famous sense of humor shines brightly through his work. NOTE: A number of other Huntington-owned handguns are listed concurrently. The price is firm and layaway is available. $5,000 plus shipping.