Originally Posted by Stanton Hillis
Originally Posted by AGS
Given that the engraving is actually roughly carved into the stock .........

I'm fairly certain that is not carving, but stamping. When enlarged one can see that the tops of a letter or two aren't impressed as deeply as others, lending credence to the stamping of each letter. It's hard to hold those stamps perfectly for each lick.

You're right but I'm sticking with the rough part!! Odd thing to do to a top of the line shotgun.