I was contacted by master engraver E. C. Prudhomme to engrave a plate like many other engravers and send it back to him for critiquing. I believe all of these wound up in a museum somewhere. JJ
This colt was found in an old house by a contractor that I restored many years ago. Former Tiffany engraver Jim Lowe touched up the lettering on the 1911.
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.
Here is the latest engraving that I have done for a client. This Colt Derringer had a hard life. I had to
do a lot of file and sanding before engraving.