As is life, the engravers responded to the money alloted to them. Ithaca engraving changed significantly in the 1915/16 era. Again there is a major change between the $2000 grade Knicks/M-37s and the $2500 grades of both. It was a money thing. Nothing new here. The engravers were very skilled but had to produce to the buck. I am sure other companies were in the same situation. Sad but true and true today as well.

Last edited by Walter C. Snyder; 06/12/11 07:46 PM.
Walter c. Snyder