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Originally Posted by DevilDog72
The lack of sharp edges suggest embossed not carved....to me.
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Indeed an embossing plate has been used, good catch. Notice also that the plate was made for a longer barrel: the embossing runs off the muzzle end. This would represent a big benefit for the maker -- one tool fits all -- which increases customer service (delivery time). Whereas a hand carver (FYI, in their day these craftsmen called themselves "leather engravers") wouldn't have done such a thing -- wasted effort.