I am trying to do some research on A.E. Spangler and his brother Wilton, engravers for both Lefever and L.C. Smith shotguns and possibly others. I am not sure which one is the better engraver, but his dogs have no equal.
On the Optimus Grade mentioned above, it is signed Spangler sc on the side lock plate.
If anyone has a picture of this gun and a link to it, as I haven't found one, I would appreciate it.
The only reference and small picture I have is in the book "Steel Canvas" by R.L. Wilson and in enlarging it, the resolution is lost.
Dr. Rober Decker was kind enough to send me some close-up pictures of his high grade Lefevers with Jacob Glahn's engraving and signature, but did not have any with Spangler.
Thanks.
I left this out, but Spangler/s did most of the engraving on the early Baker-Smith guns from 1880-1884
Last edited by JDW; 09/02/12 10:17 AM.
