Engraving began by ornamenting organics in prehistoric times. Today, scrimshaw is still in demand, but it takes a master engraver’s skill to control subtleties that convey the perception of depth as on this rifle’s forestock. Photograph courtesy of Johann Fanzoj, Ferlach, Austria
The art of engraving has a history that dates back to prehistoric times. Records show that the art of engraving metal is nearly three thousand years old. In its most basic form, engraving is the technique of cutting grooves into the surface of any suitable material so they appear like lines seen face-up. This Continue reading Engraving – Ancient Ornamentation→
It will be dove season soon in many states across the U.S. and hunters will take a variety of shotguns into the field. Those guns will range from family heirlooms that are little more than “working” guns to bespoke works of art. And when it comes to guns as art, it is amazing what quality engravers can do with their small piece of steel canvas. Below are several Fabbri shotguns with extraordinary engraving. Will one of them inspire the decoration of your next shotgun?