World class engraving

[Garvin]

I'm thinking of having some engraving done on one of my BSAs. (Not really )

I thought I'd never see better than this.

Until I saw this.

[Josie & John]

Thanks for sharing Danny.

The work looks exquisite but I have never been a fan of silver inlay and what looks like chisel engraving. Far too continental for my tastes and I much prefer Peter Spode's work on those two BSAs.

Just shows how beauty is always in the eye of the beholder (or perhaps I simply have poor taste)!

John

[Garvin]

Isn't all engraving done with a chisel of sorts, John?

I agree that there's just too much silver swirling going on - I suppose the engraver was showing off!

[Josie & John]

Isn't all engraving done with a chisel of sorts, John?

I agree that there's just too much silver swirling going on - I suppose the engraver was showing off!

Perhaps I should have said carving?

[ccdjg]

Incredible skills needed in both cases.
However, any engraving or inlay work, simple or extremely elaborate, only sits comfortably with me if it is original to the gun. In other words, it is “of the time”. An early 18th century air rifle with heavy engraving, carved stocks, silver and gold inlay will look superb and will get my collector’s juices flowing any time, whereas an intricately engraved Webley Mark 1 will set my teeth on edge. I can still appreciate the workmanship and dedication though, however much it may, in my opinion, be misplaced.

[I. J.]

All that needs now is a D.R. stock with rabbits with antlers.

[Troubledshooter]

Incredible skills needed in both cases.
However, any engraving or inlay work, simple or extremely elaborate, only sits comfortably with me if it is original to the gun. In other words, it is “of the time”. An early 18th century air rifle with heavy engraving, carved stocks, silver and gold inlay will look superb and will get my collector’s juices flowing any time, whereas an intricately engraved Webley Mark 1 will set my teeth on edge. I can still appreciate the workmanship and dedication though, however much it may, in my opinion, be misplaced.

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My Feelings as well.
I have one engraved Webley Senior in my collection, and that was acquired as part of a collection.
It's a very early example of Don Blocksidge's work and is engraved through the original blued finish, therefore leaving a 'silver' engraving. It has a lot less engraving than Don's later work and has it's original Bakelite grips.
I don't dislike it as it's not over engraved, but it's not something I would go looking for.

[Josie & John]

Incredible skills needed in both cases.
However, any engraving or inlay work, simple or extremely elaborate, only sits comfortably with me if it is original to the gun. In other words, it is “of the time”. An early 18th century air rifle with heavy engraving, carved stocks, silver and gold inlay will look superb and will get my collector’s juices flowing any time, whereas an intricately engraved Webley Mark 1 will set my teeth on edge. I can still appreciate the workmanship and dedication though, however much it may, in my opinion, be misplaced.

That pretty much sums up my own view but far more eloquently.

However, I do have a weakness for Don Blocksidge's work. His association with Webley and immense skill along with his preference of working on well used but sound internally pistols makes his work acceptable to me. I know others disagree and I am a stickler for originality most of the time. This caveat is therefore in the purest sense of do as I say but not as I do!

John

[Unframed Dave]

"An early 18th century air rifle with heavy engraving, carved stocks, silver and gold inlay will look superb and will get my collector’s juices flowing any time"

Get yourself along to Quigley Hollow in September, I'm saying no more than that.

Dave

[HW777]

I'm thinking of having some engraving done on one of my BSAs. (Not really )

I thought I'd never see better than this.

Until I saw this.

Until I saw this, where did that screw come from on the end of that pistol grip ?

[Garvin]

Until I saw this, where did that screw come from on the end of that pistol grip ?

I think it's a butt plate, not a pistol grip, on this rifle.

More pics on this thread:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/68145...by+DT+Fletcher

[Muskett]

Bling has always been in fashion.
Bling guns even more so.
Guns used to be exceedingly expensive, so adding stereo and turbo bling was always in the offing. Hot rods of their day, splash the cash, gets the puritans blood up...

I think some rifles can take some embellishment, be it higher grain wood or some engraving. However, they need to be of a quality and status to warrant it. The FWB Sport could handle some. Maybe today a AA TX. PCP's then carbon fibre looks snazzy, as does some graphics.

Once you have your factory offering, then a tuned up action and matched stock... where next? Sadly these one offs rarely add value to match the work done. Shotguns and Rifles can only hold some depending on the quality of the workmanship with only the very best holding parity. The value is generally the enjoyment of ownership and your own taste.

Some are a joy some I'm not quite so convinced with.

Anyhow, if you have the disposable income then go for it. Or buy some Hamilton bling diamond ear rings! Heck an all body tattoo. Think I know which I would prefer!

[Binners]

Not really a lover of engraved stuff, but you have to admire the craftsmanship on guns like this..

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...7/DSCF0447.jpg

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...7/DSCF0448.jpg

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...7/DSCF0449.jpg

When you enlarge the pictures and see the detail, even on the underside of the trigger block, you have to be impressed.

[aimless]

nice rifle , amazing engravings , (f***g) pop-ups at photobucket