Gun Engraving

ParksPipes said:
Thanks!

Yes those are horn inlays, and more elaborate here than on another gun I own that just has small diamonds.
The engraving of the dogs is nicely done, it’s beautiful work.

Truth be told I don’t really ‘need’ anymore Greeners....
......well except maybe a big working 10, and that is if I ever move somewhere that I’d actually use one...
......or a vintage high grade hammer would be pretty slick, and that I’d take out and use this weekend!!
Seriously though I can’t really imagine getting anymore, I’m certainly not looking for any.
I think it’s time to save up and carry on.
Yep, made a dream list up a little while ago of 8-10 guns and if I even make it to 4 of them then I’m a lucky guy....it’s a nice list. :HFU:
Sure it’s a bit childish but what the heck, it’s a part of the hobby and the fun of collecting, may as well work with a plan, and I actually find it works....that is, first identifying something that you want, and then letting life, the universe, whatever reveal it to you.
Within reason of course, and yah it’s not exactly that simple but I think we motivate ourselves for things like this, and develop the connections to make things we want possible.
Make your own destiny sort of thinking!
Anyways not sure there are many more Greeners in my future.
For now I really enjoy shooting the 3 that I have.
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I think you’re on the right track. There are so many fine guns out there that it can easily get overwhelming. The best guns by the best makers were made in tiny quantities but because of their stature the survival rate is very high. And you never know what treasure will turn up next. For years I focussed on the finest that I could find but the collection grew and grew with no plan. Beautiful examples all but no focus, plan or goal. For many reasons I decided to focus on Westley Richards guns with the ultimate goal of owning a very fine Best Quality Detachable Lock gun. Guess what? I wound up with four of them! The unintended result was that most of my other special guns moved on to various enthusiasts all over Canada and I made many new friends as I assisted them with their goals.
 
Mike, I couldn’t agree more with you about making a list, regardless of how seemingly impossible, and then letting life happen. I’ve always tried to stay open to what passes in front of me but having a goal (list) helps one choose what to act on and what to pass on in a way that you can live with.

I have unconsciously found myself following a path similar to what Ashcroft describes….. you suddenly realize there is a focus to what you are doing that you didn’t plan. While it may seem contradictory, I think having my list (I’ve had one for the last 12 years) helped bring a useful focus, even though I have largely now abandoned the list.
 
I fell into the sxs "collecting" probably entirely from these forums.Canvasback responded to one of my hunting queries about using fine guns for what they were designed for.Looking further into it I decided that an older hammer gun would fit my idea list.Mr Ashcroft put up the beloved Dougal and after that I have fallen down the rabbit hole.Almost every shotgun I have purchased is now a sxs and have several very nice "best" guns. All are used for hunting and I am using self control to keep a lid on expanding the said collection.Absolutely no regrets and my father shakes his head sometimes when he visits my gunroom and I have pieces of steel art all over.:)
 
reddog said:
I fell into the sxs "collecting" probably entirely from these forums.Canvasback responded to one of my hunting queries about using fine guns for what they were designed for.Looking further into it I decided that an older hammer gun would fit my idea list.Mr Ashcroft put up the beloved Dougal and after that I have fallen down the rabbit hole.Almost every shotgun I have purchased is now a sxs and have several very nice "best" guns. All are used for hunting and I am using self control to keep a lid on expanding the said collection.Absolutely no regrets and my father shakes his head sometimes when he visits my gunroom and I have pieces of steel art all over.:)
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Glad I could help but don't tell your wife I had anything to do with it. Laugh2
 
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- 1883 Stephen Grant 16-bore side-lever hammer gun with 30 1/4” Damascus barrels, 2 1/2” chambers
 
reddog said:
I fell into the sxs "collecting" probably entirely from these forums.Canvasback responded to one of my hunting queries about using fine guns for what they were designed for.Looking further into it I decided that an older hammer gun would fit my idea list.Mr Ashcroft put up the beloved Dougal and after that I have fallen down the rabbit hole.Almost every shotgun I have purchased is now a sxs and have several very nice "best" guns. All are used for hunting and I am using self control to keep a lid on expanding the said collection.Absolutely no regrets and my father shakes his head sometimes when he visits my gunroom and I have pieces of steel art all over.:)
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Yup sounds about right…..

canvasback said:
Glad I could help but don't tell your wife I had anything to do with it. Laugh2
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On the contrary….as I mention in another post elsewhere, I leverage the “It can be worse, I could be like canvasback” tactic. That trick keeps the Mrs opinion grounded when the bar that canvasback sets is considered normal
 
reddog said:
I fell into the sxs "collecting" probably entirely from these forums.Canvasback responded to one of my hunting queries about using fine guns for what they were designed for.Looking further into it I decided that an older hammer gun would fit my idea list.Mr Ashcroft put up the beloved Dougal and after that I have fallen down the rabbit hole.Almost every shotgun I have purchased is now a sxs and have several very nice "best" guns. All are used for hunting and I am using self control to keep a lid on expanding the said collection.Absolutely no regrets and my father shakes his head sometimes when he visits my gunroom and I have pieces of steel art all over.:)
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Uh… self-control… what’s that like?
 
I wouldn’t be surprised if the engraving on the Grant gun was by John Sumner or another from the Sumner family, who also engraved the guns of Boss & Co., Grant’s former employer. About the best engraving you’ll find in that period.
 
reddog said:
Some pics of a model 12 from a friend
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I love that custom engraving with the trap shooting theme, I wonder who did this beautiful design? I would expect this gun to have appropriate quality of wood as well. Note, the breechblock shows scuffing, this beautiful gun isn’t a safe queen, it gets used. Perfect.
 
Hello Ashcroft ,Gentleman's name that did the engraving is Angelo Bee he signed it under the shooter on post 1.Tribute to the ATA and yes it is a shooter.
 
Ashcroft said:
I love that custom engraving with the trap shooting theme, I wonder who did this beautiful design? I would expect this gun to have appropriate quality of wood as well. Note, the breechblock shows scuffing, this beautiful gun isn’t a safe queen, it gets used. Perfect.
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I seem to recall seeing that gun or one with the same scene on the left side of the receiver for sale at Jaqua's a few years back. That is an Angelo Bee engraving. Beautiful gun!
 
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