Rudolph Kornbrath Engraving

[Old Gunsmith]

Rock Island Auction has a good article on Rudolph Kornbrath and his engaving.

The Artistry of Rudolph Kornbrath

Rudolph Kornbrath, whose artistry graces Colts and Winchesters, was a worthy successor to the legendary 19th century gun engravers.

www.rockislandauction.com

 

[FANCYGUN]

The man was a true master. Here's some photos of an original unfinished Kornbrath that I completed the engraving on. My theory is that this might have been the gun he was working on when he had his stroke and it was never completed. It was truly a learning experience copying his style and cuts to make it look right.
Unfinished as found and completed photos attached

 

[thughes]

that's beautiful

 

[papart1]

nice stuff right here

 

[SamW]

Don't know if I ever mentioned this Marty...that ended up looking very much like it was completed by Kornbrath.

 

[FANCYGUN]

Thanks Sam
The gun engraving looked like it was pulled from a previous gun in order to duplicate it. I found pictures of the other gun which gave ma a pattern to follow and confirm it was a Kornbrath Pictures are attached

 

[SamW]

And you matched his work beautifully!

 

[Old Gunsmith]

Thanks Sam
The gun engraving looked like it was pulled from a previous gun in order to duplicate it. I found pictures of the other gun which gave ma a pattern to follow and confirm it was a Kornbrath Pictures are attached

Was that your picture of this gun in the latest issue of Engraver (FEGA)

Dennis

 

[FANCYGUN]

yes it was also a 1886 winchester I just finished

 

[Old Gunsmith]

Excellent work, Thanks for sharing.