CHE engraving looks different from others

[Donald F. Mills]

Came across this listing, Guns International #: 101524888 and wondered if this was original engraving on the game scenes or if it has been changed at some point. I don’t recall seeing three game sciences on a CHE and the look of the birds seems much more contemporary than what I think guns of the time were engraved. I am interested in what others opinions are as I learn more about variations in the c grade engraving.

[Stan Hillis]

I think they are contemporary. The rest of the engraving looks right to my novice eyes, but the birds are too good, and in relief. JMHO.

Nice gun.

SRH

[Brian Dudley]

That gun is not original. The wood has been replaced (as stated in the ad), rather crudely. The engraving has either been all recut, or embellished. I wonder if the whole gun is an upgrade (from lower grade). The Overall quality of the engraving is not up to snuff with factory work.

[Phillip Carr]

Birds were added see markings on receiver. The ad says restocked. Not original but looks attractive to me. I believe by Googling the name engraving, the work was done by a known engraver.

[Dean Romig]

“BIRDS BY R. SHARTLEY” engraved right below the game scene.


Edited to change A. to R.


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[Reggie Bishop]

Robert Swartley I believe is the engraver per a google search.

[Dean Romig]

Reggie, is he still working as an engraver?




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[Reggie Bishop]

It looks like he passed in 2016. I only read briefly, but it seems he was widely known for his work?