If the V was stamped in lightly, the engraver likely just filed and then polished the area smooth to blend in with the other end. You won't necessarily see a low area in the steel if done right.
If the V was heavily stamped into the gun, then some engravers will simply fill the V with a 'steel' inlay. The same process as if it were being gold or silver inlaid.
Once done and polished off,,and if you use a correct filler 'steel' the old letter will dissappear.
It will generally not show when blued , Hot Salt or Rust blued.
It's a quick process if you are used to doing it.
I use it a lot to fill damaged areas. I have had poor results with welding up damage or marks and not them having them show up either 'In the White' or when blued later. Hard sports in the weld & pits are other issues.
But, sometimes the gun planets allaign and things go well.
If the V was heavily stamped into the gun, then some engravers will simply fill the V with a 'steel' inlay. The same process as if it were being gold or silver inlaid.
Once done and polished off,,and if you use a correct filler 'steel' the old letter will dissappear.
It will generally not show when blued , Hot Salt or Rust blued.
It's a quick process if you are used to doing it.
I use it a lot to fill damaged areas. I have had poor results with welding up damage or marks and not them having them show up either 'In the White' or when blued later. Hard sports in the weld & pits are other issues.
But, sometimes the gun planets allaign and things go well.
:rolleyes):
