After discussing the engraving with the customer I supply the customer with some sketches for approval samples shown here. It is always good for the customer to have an idea of what it will look like beforehand. These images will be engraved on a Ruger Number One...Single Shot Rifle.
Roy Vail gun engraver showed me a picture of him sitting on a Cape Buffalo he shot with a 243cal. rifle the buffalo came out charging at him he aimed for the buffalos nose one shot to the nose then into the brain this happen while hunting Gazelle. J.J.
When I have guns and gun parts on my bench in the white ready for engraving I keep them wiped down with RIG Universal gun grease and my safe has a 12 inch electric dehumidifier rod no rust problem here. J.J.
I always admired Winston's beautiful engraving Marcus Hunt said that of all the American engravers Winston engraving the best English scrolls RIP Winston. J.J.