Recut the engraving

[gournet]

Example of engraving restoration on a Parker coming from B Dudley .

Before :

http://www.gournetusa.com/uploads/1/0/8/6/10860464/parker-brothers-bhe-shotgun-restoration-1_orig.jpg

[gournet]

After:

http://www.gournetusa.com/uploads/1/0/8/6/10860464/parker-brothers-bhe-shotgun-restoration-2_orig.jpg

[Phillip Carr]

Very Nice!!!

[Brian Dudley]

This BHE trap had previously had it’s frame buffed and then cyanide colored. The engraving was softened pretty bad from all that. And then there was a good amount of pitting that took hold after that. I got it mostly sorted out before geoffroy recut the original pattern based on photos of the gun before.

The gun is getting fully restored with new wood and metal finishes (except the barrels which were in fine shape as is).

The gun is a 32” 12g BHE with straight grip, Vent Rib and BTFE. The gun is fitted with a miller SST.

[Dean Romig]

That gun will be some nice eye candy when it's done. I hope someone will post pictures of it then.





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[Mike Franzen]

Beautiful work my friend! I can’t imagine the patience that takes. Is it more difficult to recut engraving than it is to work fresh metal?

[gournet]

Thank you Mike , thank's all Yes it is more difficult . It is as to copy an hand-writing , it is personal . Then if the surface have been re-polished and easy to cut , the previous engraving is still hard from the treatment with hard point from the oxidation . I like restoration , I did it for many other items .

[Mike Franzen]

Are you going to the Vintagers in September?

[Bill Zachow]

Why did the little quail turn into a pheasant.

[Bill Zachow]

i looked again and finally saw the original pheasant tail. Sorry for the question.

[gournet]

Are you going to the Vintagers in September?
Yes I will be there , I guess you too ?

[Mike Franzen]

Yes with Julia. We are looking forward to seeing you.

[Brian Dudley]

Here is a teaser of the wood going on this gun.

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[Brian Dudley]

Another one showing more of the stock while i was laying out the checkering pattern.

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[keavin nelson]

Beautiful wood and checking Brian,

[Bob Hardison]

Wow! Photos of pure craftsmanship as they unfold is an infrequent treat. Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing and please keep them coming.

[Brian Dudley]

Who said that Case color hides good engraving???

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[chris dawe]

Nice job all round !

[Bob Hardison]

Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing that beautiful iron attached to the gorgeous piece of wood. The checkering really helps bring it out. What finish did you use on the wood Brian? Wouldn’t want you to share secrets but...