Offered here is a magnificently engraved and gold inlaid revolver presented to U.S. lawman, Marine, Texas resident, and author Bill Jordan as a show of gratitude for his work with the United States Border Patrol, as the father of the K-Frame .357 Magnum Combat revolver, and as an avid exhibition shooter. The included factory letter states this one-of-a-kind revolver with special serial number was designed and custom engraved for presentation to Bill. The work when completed on April 25, 1989, was the highest quality ever offered by the company, never to be repeated. The engraving consists of gold outline borders on the barrel which surrounds the "SMITH & WESSON" barrel marking on the left and flows into Jordan's signature, also inlaid in gold, on the right with flourishes of floral scroll engraving on the under lug as well as "S&W .357 MAGNUM" hand cut on the bottom of the lug. The frame features 75% coverage floral scroll with a gold inlaid banner on the left with the title of Jordan's book "No Second Place Winner" and a gold and silver inlaid Border Patrol badge on the side plate. The top of the backstrap bears the signature of Smith & Wesson Master Engraver Paul Piquette. The cylinder sprays of floral scroll between the cylinder flutes inside gold inlaid triangle borders. Fitted with a gold bar inlaid blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, and a specially made set of Jordan's own pattern grips which are inlaid with scrimshaw medallions. The left medallion has the outline of the United States with "U.S./BORDER/PATROL" in block letters, and the right medallion has a portrait of Jordan. The revolver is housed in a walnut display case with green interior French fit to the revolver with a Border Patrol medallion on the lid. Information about Jordan, a letter from former S&W President T. Stephen Melvin thanking him for his work with the company, Melvin's remarks at the NRA event where the revolver was presented, and an article by Walton P. Sellers about his short time knowing Bill Jordan are all included. William Henry Jordan (1911-1997) was born in Louisiana, then resided and is buried in Texas, and is best known for his over three decade career with the United States Border Patrol, including as Assistant Chief Patrol Inspector. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve during World War II and the Korean War, reaching the rank of colonel. During his Border Patrol career, he created the Jordan/Border Patrol holster, worked with Walter Roper on grips for revolvers, worked with Smith & Wesson on the .357 Magnum K-Frame revolvers, helped Elmer Keith and Skeeter Skelton develop the .41 Magnum, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Ronald Reagan, worked as a field representative for the National Rifle Association in the Southwest, demonstrated impressive speed and accuracy as a quick draw exhibition shooter, taught quick draw to western actors, named Hand-Gunner of the Year, and wrote numerous articles as well as multiple books. Jordan's book "No Second Place Winner" is included.

Excellent retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks, a faint cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. The case is also excellent with limited storage and handling marks. This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get your hands on the one and only Model 19 engraved and presented to legendary Border Patrol Agent Bill Jordan!