BHE at Jaquas
 

I was just wondering if you guys/gals think if that gun left the factory with the dog with bird in mouth on the tigger plate ? It almost looks like it is missing something. Also how long would it take a engraver back then to do a gun like it ?

The gun looks factory done to me.It was probably ordered by the buyer to be engraved as such. I think the engraving is fantastic! As far as how long to do it I have no idea Steve.

Maybe Geoffroy Gournet or Ken Hunt will come on and answer your question.

nice gun ,i love the pigeon and dog, scott

B Engraving
 

I have had the opportunity to examine some engraving close up, using microphotographs. As I remember, the 16 ga Invincible had about 30000 engraving strokes per square inch, and the frame was completely covered; a "full canvas" as Geoffroy says.
There is a lot of "empty canvas" on that floor plate, and little relief or shading when compared to the dog on the side of the frame. The time spent depends on the individual engraver; but there are more strokes on the sides of the frame than the floorplate.

Best, Austin

I believe this gun belongs to one of our members.

Thank you for the compliments on the gun . My dad passed 10 years ago and we just took his guns to Jaquays at xmas to sell . The thing that is most impressive is the wood . I think it is on of the nicest pieces I have seen .
My BHE has 2 english setters flushing a grouse it doesnt have much more on it than this gun. My BHE is a year older than this one . Tell your friends about the gun my mom wants to make sure these guns get into hands of people who love side by sides .
Yours in hunting Chris Hoover , Manitoba Canada We also have some LCS a Hammer Purdey and a VH for sale as well .

Somebody must have snapped it up because its no longer listed on the site.....that sure didn't take very long.

Just checked still there go to www.jaquas.com..... gunlist .... stock # 117657 and then click on go .

Steve here is the tigger plate on my B grade . Sorry for the poor photo

There are 8 people in line for the BHE listed on Jaquas site. At least that is what I was told when I called this afternoon.
JJV

Eight potential buyers in the wings... Hmmm, maybe an auction would have been a better choice?

Right on
 

Price just went up:rotf: .

Thanks to eveyone for the intrest my Dad would be proud . Chris

i don't know what number i was on the list but, they just called me and it is going to be resting at my house soon and i can't wait to see it :corn: scott

Scott.
If it is as nice as the pictures show,with no issues, I believe it was well bought.
JJV

Scott,Maybe you should send it to me so that I may"pre-inspect-it" for you.At no charge of course because we're friends....Right?.....:duck: Congratulations,I love the engraving on that B

Where are you Cow-Hampshire guys gettin' all this money . . . you printin' your own??

Congratulations!! Helluva gun - can't wait to shoot it.

Hey, that's some comment coming from the guy with the new 410.:cool:

GO getem Bob, :knowbetter: Dean i'll let you shoot mine if i can shoot yours :rolleyes: scott

Dave you are the man,:cool: i'll have shipped out monday, need your address. let me know if it is all they say it is,than ship it up to me or i'll pick it up from you at the PA shoot in june :eek: thanks again scott

Scott,As I am sure you know these inspections take up quite alot of time I think I will have completed the inspection by the time Hausmanns roll's around....2012 that is! :rotf:

WHY YOU, i should :dh: :eek: scott

It's a deal Scott. Are you New Hampshire gents going to Addieville? We can do it then or in Barrington - whatever is good for you.

Ya... Scott thats an even better idea you could bring it to Addieville when you guy's come south or just to show ya what a good friend I am I will come to Barrington and pick it up...:) Just tryin to help here buddy....:rolleyes:

i'll have to run this by bob, turkey is open you know, i would like to go, i'll try my hardest to get my bird early :rotf: scott

If Bob's your guide, you'll limit out early.

That's if the dumb luck I had last year holds out.

Off to the 10ga. trap shoot this morning at Major Waldrons.

It's the extra money people here have leftover from not going to the dentist or buying toothbrushes and toostepaste :rotf:

Scott - when you and Dave are all done inspecting my gun - please send it back to me, OK? Thank you... John

Now where the hell did that come from :duck: we all know john you don't have any guns, those are my guns :rotf: scott

Stopped bu Jaquas this afternoon on my way to Indy and had a chance to fondle the BHE. Wow, beautiful gun and the engraving is special. It will make a heck of a phez gun. Might be a little heavy for grouse but... Great gun.

It was my understanding this has been sold to one of our New England members. It's still there????

As far as I know it is on the way to Scott K . I havent heard from Scott to see if he is pleased with it . Chris Hoover

hi guys, still waiting :corn: , i'll keep you posted, scott

Scott,You DID have it sent to Connecticut.....Right....:bigbye:

I understand John Dunkle actually purchased it but knowing he would likely be out of the country, had it shipped temporarily to Scott.

It's sold, just waiting to get packed to ship.

ok Dean you too:dh: scott:rotf:

Well that does it...I was number 6 on the list that's obviously going no where!!
Congrats Scott.

i think i was 4th or 5th on the list when i called on tuesday. they called me friday around 5 pm at 5:05 it was mine. should be in today i'll pic it up friday on the way home from work(going to be a long day at work:banghead:)thank you,
scott