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7/11/2004 8:28:27 AM EDT
Anyone ever had a firearm engraved ? I'm thinking about having something done along the backstrap of one of mine. Since I'm not concerned about resale purposes does it take away from the value of the gun or add to sentimental value ?
Also, what places have any of you had it done ? Are trophy shops OK or does the idea of leaving a firearm with a stranger for this kind of work make you nervous ??
7/11/2004 8:33:49 AM EDT
[#1]
I would only let a VERY experinced firearms engraver do it.  Stay away from jewelry and trophy shops!!!
7/11/2004 10:14:09 AM EDT
[#2]
THe best place to start is here:

www.fega.com/
The Firearms Engravers Guild of America

I have never had it done, but have been collecting everything needed and plan on taking a class on it. Just something I have always wanted to learn.

CH
7/11/2004 11:16:46 AM EDT
[#3]
Here's some pics of mine:






The work was done by a guy named Larry out in Texas.  Clint told me about him when I was at Thunder Ranch.  I believe the people at Hill Country Arms out there know how to get in touch with him.