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Richard,
These guns are phenomenal!! What engraving style was used? And, I was curious about what you think makes the K22 even nicer than the 38-44?
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If I recall correctly, Phil called the style his interpretation of classic "Victorian".
As to why I find the K22 even nicer (it is by very small degrees), and it more has to do with the proportions of the scroll and how they fit on the gun (particularly on the cylinder) see below for comparison.
38-44 on top and K-22 on bottom:
I'll post a detailed spread on the K22 in a week or so, when I have time to crop some of the photos.
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Pre war engraved pinto
That is really outstanding engraving! I'm truly envious of anyone with that skill!
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05-03-2015, 09:47 PM
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Those are simply stunning. Thanks for sharing them with us.
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I've seen a few engraved guns and had a couple myself, but those are truly best of breed. I've never seen anything like that.
They finally answer the questions "Who put the bop in the bop shoo bop" and "Who put the ram in the ramalama dingdong?"
Richard and Phil did.
Great Scot, man, that is gorgeous work. "Over the top" but tasteful, which is a dang hard thing to pull off.
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A job well done! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pics.
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05-04-2015, 09:49 PM
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Priceless Beauty!
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever"
(John Keats, 1818)
Such words about describe these guns!
And...
My take
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A Few More Photos...
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Oh my goodness gracious.
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A Few More Photos of the K22 Outdoorsman
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RKMESA: It's patrons like you that keep this level of engraving alive. I bet your engraver is thrilled to work with someone of such discerning taste. Well done.
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Can you give us a clue as to what this cost?
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I've asked that question a few times over the years. Take my word for it that you really don't want to know. It will just make you depressed. 
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Had to go back and look at these yet again. I have no words.
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Richard:
Another stunning achievement, a collaboration between yourself and the engraver. Now that we know a little about him and his work, it makes the enjoyment of these spectacular firearms even more complete!!
Thanks for sharing with us,
Best Regards, Les
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Wow the Keith Brown stocks are Icing on the cake. Really wonderful thanks again for sharing.
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Waugh..........again.
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