Here are a couple pictures of a Winchester model 61 22 rifle I just purchased. I am trying to find out who may have engraved it. Any help will certainly be appreciated. The rifle was made in 1936 but I have no idea when it was engraved. Lonnie
Goggle his name and you will see some of his work and get history. Very respected engraver and work very sought after by many. Unfortunately he is no longer with us I believe.
I believe Walter is still with us. He mostly does gunsmithing and color case hardening these days.
Regarding the gun, I have seen a picture of that gun before but it is not in my files. It looks like Angelo Bee's work but Angelo stamps his work ABEE sometimes with a little bee. Sometimes his signature is just the bee.
Thank you all so very much. Believe it or not, I just got off the phone with Walter Kolouch. I started describing the rifle and he finished describing it. He remembers it well and said it was an outstanding piece. Now the good part. Walter lives about 50 miles from me and we are going to hook up. He wants to see the rifle and will give me a letter of authenticity. Once again, I can't thank you all enough.
Lonnie