Originally Posted By: obsessed-with-doubles
Regarding the engraving, it looks to me like it is cut real deep, much deeper than you see on most guns.
It almost looks carved, and it reminds me of the work Barre did on some Purdeys.
OWD


OWD, the engraving is somewhat sculpted and to my eyes gives it depth and softness not usually seen. The gold you see on the right side near the knuckle is original. Evidently he overlayed the engraving with some sort of gold wash. Any ideas, Raimey? Here's a closeup of the breech pin area on the 16:



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