Fox Custom 20 gauge engraving completed

[Patrick Butler]

OK, I'll bite, how did you get that very nice fox photo?

How long did that incredible engraving take? I only ask as I am of the age where I calculate the time I will have a gun vs. how long it will take to be completed.

Best,

Patrick

[tom tutwiler]

Originally Posted by Patrick Butler

OK, I'll bite, how did you get that very nice fox photo?

How long did that incredible engraving take? I only ask as I am of the age where I calculate the time I will have a gun vs. how long it will take to be completed.

Best,

Patrick

Morning,

The photo I found on line as part of the portfolio of a taxidermist. From the time Bob got the gun to completion was about 3 months. The waiting time to get Bob was probably 8-10 months. The long pole in the tent was the metal sculpting and re-stocking. That was about 18 months in total. Gun was a very simple ugly Savage Fox 20 gauge with the uncapped pistol grip and the blocky late style forearm. I had no reservations about turning it into a custom gun because it was ugly to say the least. Lots and lots of metal shaping on the gun. Balances on the hingepin and because I like a bit more to grab onto, it has a semi-beavertail forearm.

PS. I came up with the original pattern for the engraving. Bob tweaked (because he's a lot smarter then I am on these things) and sent me some sketches. I then tweaked a few things mostly on the fences and then he took it from there. He's really easy to work with and a super guy for sure.

[ken larson]

WOW when I grow up,,,,,,,Im gonna have a gun like that,,,,,,,,,,,,what a work of art!!!!!!

[ForrestArmstrong]

Bob Strosin does phenomenal work, quickly and at reasonable cost. He is now working on another unfinished Parker repro, this time tight scroll & rosette, his design, similar to some English and AAHE patterns, but leaving it to his discretion.