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06-15-2025, 01:00 PM
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The dogs’ heads and especially the eyes say “Joe Loy” to me, and yes, your sixteen too.
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06-15-2025, 02:32 PM
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In 1895, Joe Loy left Ithaca and took up the position as head of the engraving department at Ilion, a position he held for the next 45 years.
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06-15-2025, 07:05 PM
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Several of the best engravers took private engraving orders from some of the major gun companies. Gough comes to mind as does Joe Loy and others.
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