A few of us apple knockers from the finger lakes region of NY state are lucky to know Jim, handle his gun art, shoot clays together and drink a beer together. Jim is a true master in every sense of the word. His engraving is only one of his many skills. He is a master gunsmith and stock maker. He cuts his scroll without a layout pattern, just by eye, unbelievable,! His gold inlays are without equal. He has engraved rabbits on a Winchester 22 that you would swear are alive. I only wish I could own one of his masterpieces. That being said Jim is extremely modest and approachable. Craig Larter
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