Question: Inscribed Model 1886 Winchester

[Roger Bleile]

On my screen I can't see it big and/or clearly enough to tell one way or the other, BUT if somebody had to do 50 of 'em you can bet they weren't drawing the lettering by hand every time. If not a pantograph, probably a stencil or some sort of mechanical means of doing the layout quickly and consistently. I don't think a 'wobble' in some strokes is indicative of anything- it's easy to do that with a manual pantograph. The few I'm familiar with required smooth, steady hands on both the tracing stylus and the cutting/marking head.

On a personal note, my sister works for Arapahoe County in Colorado. Anything else you can tell us about these guns, Roger?

As far as the layout goes, I would just draw out the first one then make a smoke, ink or wax transfer for the succeeding 49.

Mitch, Here is a link to the whole story.
https://www.rockislandauction.com/riac-blog/the-battle-of-denver-city-hall

 

[mitch]

thanks, Roger, that was very interesting. i forwarded the link to my sister.

 

[sam]

Long live internet forums!

 

[papart1]

Roger there is no comparison to facebook in my opinion, facebook is good to see the babies, nothing else. I give a dang about how many times some one goes the bathroom or other dramatized nonsense