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Unread 01-29-2012, 05:45 PM   #1
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So, both Ken Hurst and Geoffroy Gournet worked in the A-1 Special Custom Shop... who else worked in that shop as a custom engraver?

(I was not aware that Ken engraved original finished A-1 Specials)
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I don't believe he did. He took on a couple of Tony's "white guns" a few years ago for private customers. I have no explanation for the markings. Maybe Ken has the story.
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I don't believe he did. He took on a couple of Tony's "white guns" a few years ago for private customers. I have no explanation for the markings. Maybe Ken has the story.
Bill,

I'm sure you are correct about Ken. I read back through some literature and found a likely explanation.

Based on the Shot Show Newsletter (under New Arrivals), it appears that all the Custom Engraved guns were based on in-the-white, unengraved guns received from Japan. That would explain the markings.

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Bill,

I'm sure you are correct about Ken. I read back through some literature and found a likely explanation.

Based on the Shot Show Newsletter (under New Arrivals), it appears that all the Custom Engraved guns were based on in-the-white, unengraved guns received from Japan. That would explain the markings.
That's good information, thanks for sharing. I feel like there has to be an interesting story on this gun, but so far I haven't been able to get any real information. It is the only 16/20/20 A1 set that I've seen, wonder if there are any more?
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Here's my grouse and woodcock gun. 5 1/2 lbs. of pure joy!
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Only Geoffory worked for us
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Lets see some B grade repro's
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This was a very nice thread with some realy nice P.R. guns....but no B grades??/ I do not own a B grade to post pics...never could find a double trigger one....)-: Thanks all SXS ohio....
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