Repro A1 SPL standard production engaving
 

Any of us own or looked close at, in person, one of the standard engraved A1 spl. guns? If so how do you like the engraving quality and engraved pictures of the setters and backgrounds? I may buy one of these and have never held one in my hands to know how well they are finished. The pictures just can't show the quality and detail....Thanks all SXS ohio....(-:

I have a 12 ga A1 repro with factory or standard engraving. I like it very much. Not sure how the Japanese did them. Some say they were roll stamped, laser applied, then hand cut or enhanced. I do not know, but mine looks like it was all expertly done by hand. I've seen different variations of "factory" A1 repro engraving, not all have dogs like mine, some have birds, there is one on GI or GB with ovals. I'm sure there are folks here who know far more than I who can answer better.

The factory booklet says the A1 was hand engraved....Looks to be the wash they used in place of color case though....)-: The engraving looks busy compared with old time work. I am sure it looks great in hand...thanks Kenny

I would like to see the page in the catalog that says that the A-1 was "hand engraved".

I wish someone could tell us with certainty how it was done because I would like to know too, maybe R. Skeuse. G. Gournet could not tell me for sure.

Any of the tri fold PR broshures will tell you the A1-s were hand engraved. See Parker paper ...thanks Kenny

Jack Skeuse says they are hand engraved in Stuart Williams' interview.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...psd6ab556d.jpg

Bob Jurewicz

I think the quality of engraving is equal or better than that on some of the other factory engraved pieces I have.

Thanks all,.. I have bought the one I was looking at, A1 spl... SG-DT SF two barrel set in 20ga. Oak and leather case 99% show little or no use. About 300 made and only 10% had double triggers...that's about 30 guns in all. SXS ohio

Good for you Kenny, congratulations!

Now we'd like to hear more, good pics will help.

When can we see it!!?

It is to arrive next week tues-wensday....chomp, chomp...The gun is two hours from me and I could go get it on Friday but Im going on a bird hunt that day too...

20, SG, DTs, ! Pics!

The A1 is here...(-: Its everything I hoped for! Like most of the fine engraved guns the pictures never do the gun justice. This is the first one I have held in my hands to have a close look at. The engraving and checkering is standard just like the one shown in the PR catalog. This gun is mint with no flaws and does not look to have been shot. We think this gun was bought new in the early 90-s at Jaquas in Finley ohio. I hope to get the original sales receipt from FUR-FIN and Feather, they may have it. The wood is very nice and above average for the A1 guns I have looked at on line. It is also thought to be one of about 10% A1 spl. grades made with double triggers, I would think that is about 30 guns total. I do know they seldom come available for sale. We think about 300 A1 specials in all gauges were made. Its a very nice addition to my repro collection of double trigger guns. I just returned from 5 days off, I am way behind on everything and will get some pictures soon as possible. My camera does not do the best with close ups. I will ask Bob Jurewicz to post some pictures that he has of his A1 with same engraving, his pictures are great! ....thanks all SXS ohio

The gun is...SG-DT-SF 26" ic/mod, 28" m/f Oak case w/cover and goodies. ...(-: Pictures of wood soon...SXS ohio

See the new thread with A1 pictures....thanks Kenny