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Ken Hurst 910-221-5288 Don't forget this is a sidelock, so there won't be as much engraving as a boxlock. Give him a call, I'm sure he would love to talk. 
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That's lovely JDW. Did he work from a picture on that head study or is it something he did on his own?
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Without a doubt Ken IS the man.
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Dawson, I know that you are in contact with Ken, but I will tell you that Ken is very comfortable working from a picture if that is what you would like.
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Dawson, the work I posted is from other clients that Ken has. He was kind enough to email these pictures because I am on his email list.
The gentleman who's dog he engraved is from a photo sent to Ken.
His work is truly great. His birds look like birds.
David
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Spoke to Ken today and was very impressed. He sounds like a great guy. He gave me a lot of things to think about, but if I move forward on the project he will certainly be the guy I go with. I just want to think about the gun a bit more and make sure I have it in my head exactly as I'd like to see it.
Thanks for all your help.
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Dawson - Ken used a watercolor portrait I had done a few years ago for the dog engraving. The other sideplate has another beagle on it. The gun started life as a 16 ga. field grade L.C. Smith.
If I can help in any way, please give me a call.
Norm Growden 814-356-3737
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As to questions 1, 2, and 3 above......did we get an answer or other info? thanks.
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Bob Blair, the answer to 1,2,and 3 are yes. I would like to thank all y'all for your kind words and support --- I'll try to live up to your expectations. Ken
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Wow!! That is nice work, Ken. I love the shading on the dog. Best wishes.
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