Gun Engraving

[Ashcroft]

There is a difference between being proud and just not fit to the metal very well. That stock isn’t fit to the metal well. I’m well familiar with wood being proud and the purpose for it.

From what I can see I would agree.

 

[sillymike]

A while back, while searching for info on AYA sidelock, stumbled upon this pictures
- 1947 AyA SLE (Saltydog055, on shotgunworld)

 

[Cow Town Bill]

Thanks Bill!, I think its grade 4 as I was told its a Diana. It is an unusual gun as it came with 2 sets of barrels, one 26 inch and the other 30. Both with its own beaver tail fore-end.

If you PM me the serial number I'll do some research and see what I come up with. Funken engraved guns are highly prized as he was the guru of that era.

 

[canvasback]

That is some beautiful engraving on that AYA SillyMike. Quite Belgianesque.

 

[brybenn]

Some one say ithaca

 

[brybenn]

When actions are case colored I prefer simpler and sparser engraving. I love case colors though

 

[oberndorf]

A Ferlach 16 ga...

 

[sillymike]

Love how they timed the hinge pin/screws.

 

[sillymike]

Super-X model 1, engraved by Ken Hurst of Roberson, NC
- Pictures by the owner, Baron23 on Snipershide

 

[chasseur]

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[mbatten]

Wow! There are some beautiful works of art appearing on this thread!

Here's a rather nice 'Charles Dawson' Birmingham BLE proofed in 1962. I have been able to discover that Charles Dawson was better known as Ken Dawson, who worked in the trade as a stocker and gun finisher.

This particular example was likely built on a Webley action and engraved by a fellow named Walter Howe.

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[winchester12]

Very nice indeed.

 

[sillymike]

I know it's a engraving thread... But I just love the inletting of the scalloped action.

 

[canvasback]

That Dawson is very nice. Good English boxlock.

 

[Falconflyer]

I know it's a engraving thread... But I just love the inletting of the scalloped action.

I was going to say the same thing, the wood to metal fit looks to be perfect!

Nice engraving too by the way.

 

[the spank]

A gentleman posted pics of a leather shell pouch he had made to match the engraving of a K80 Sporter he owns. This is just so awesome. The leather work is amazing as is the engraving on the gun of course. Click on the links to see a larger detailed version.

Here is what he posted...I was lucky enough to purchase my K80 custom, one off, Gargoyle engraved Pro Sporter. There was just something about it that I couldn’t resist. I like these unusual engravings and I felt it would be a compliment to my Mystic Suhl K80. I decided to have a custom shell pouch made and talked with Tex Hollis about the possibilities of matching several of the Gargoyle engraving elements on leather. He believed it would be a challenge, but agreed to proceed. I have attached pics of the gun and the pouch and am thrilled with the results. Tex is a true artist and did a great job on matching the engraving. I highly recommend Tex for any of your leather goods needs.



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[Cow Town Bill]

That's quite the gun!!! And the fanciest shell pouch I've ever seen.
I'm sure he gets lots of attention on the trap field.

 

[sillymike]

Here's something different

Commissioned in 2016 and delivered in 2023, the Rigby .600 NE is not just a marvel to ogle. It is a perfectly crafted hunting rifle that will pole-axe a charging elephant.

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Every surface is unique. This is not merely a pattern repeated from a block. Real elephant hide was provided to the engravers so that every pore, blemish, hair follicle, lump and bump could be replicated on the action, locks, barrels and furniture.

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Three engravers from the same family worked in rotation to keep work progressing as the months passed. Just how long it would take was impossible to estimate with any degree of accuracy. That meant that the final cost of the rifle was also unknown.

 

[canvasback]

Here's something different

Holy $hit! Even the barrels!

 

[gunsaholic]

Puke!!