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gournet 06-07-2018 10:16 PM

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

Before :

http://www.gournetusa.com/uploads/1/...ion-1_orig.jpg

gournet 06-07-2018 10:20 PM

After:

http://www.gournetusa.com/uploads/1/...ion-2_orig.jpg

Phillip Carr 06-07-2018 10:49 PM

Very Nice!!!

Brian Dudley 06-10-2018 08:21 AM

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 06-10-2018 08:26 AM

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 06-16-2018 07:56 AM

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 06-16-2018 08:04 AM

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 06-16-2018 11:06 AM

Are you going to the Vintagers in September?

Bill Zachow 06-16-2018 06:55 PM

Why did the little quail turn into a pheasant.

Bill Zachow 06-16-2018 06:58 PM

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

gournet 06-16-2018 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Franzen (Post 246214)
Are you going to the Vintagers in September?

Yes I will be there , I guess you too ?

Mike Franzen 06-16-2018 08:28 PM

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

Brian Dudley 06-22-2018 08:58 PM

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

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Brian Dudley 06-22-2018 09:01 PM

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

Attachment 63554

keavin nelson 06-24-2018 10:09 AM

Beautiful wood and checking Brian,

Bob Hardison 06-25-2018 01:16 PM

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

Brian Dudley 07-16-2018 04:52 PM

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Who said that Case color hides good engraving???

Attachment 64070

chris dawe 07-18-2018 05:09 PM

Nice job all round !

Bob Hardison 07-18-2018 05:45 PM

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...


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