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Thanks Sam, was it a K6s revolver? Or a Kimber 1911 clone?
I have engraved several of their 1911 clones with no real problems.
But the K6s is a stainless short barrel .357 revolver and is new to me.
You might look at Drawing, Design & Cutting in the forum sections.
Under Free Templates there is a post titled Making Your Own Panto. Templates by Monk.
Monk (Jay) has a lot of experience and knowledge with machine engraving as well as hand.
In one of his posts he lists his phone number for...
truetaurus,
There are many computer controlled machines that can do that and a search of machine engraving sites will bring you the information you want.
This is a HAND engraving forum with very little knowledge of machine engraving.
Best of luck with your search.
Donny,
I believe you can order and purchase a shotgun from Connecticut Arms or a new rifle from Sharps Company at the Beinfeld show.
And there are some excellent Custom Gunmaker's who attend the Firearms Engravers of America portion of the show that can be contacted about a rifle for engraving...
Diane, it's a type of engraving, generally within the scroll style.
You might find C.Roger Bleile, the Firearms Engravers Guild of America historian's glossary of engraving terms helpful to you.
I'm sure you will find a full description of blackleaf and most other styles of engraving..
Very hard to tell from the pictures you posted.......at least on my screen.
But it looks more like a finish created using a rotary brush.
Maybe someone with more jewelry experience than me will chime in.
The iPad and Drawing class starts tomorrow.
I expect most of you lucky students are on your way to Emporia, KS.
Have a safe trip, lots of fun and a ton of learning.