Possible engraving endeavor

[Erocksmash]

Gentleman,

I am looking to commission somebody to engrave what I believe is my most collectable revolver, to turn into a family heirloom...

A model 66-3 3in Ashland Unfired(pictured below).

Now my biggest questions....

Who do I have engrave the gun (very open to suggestions)?

How do I have the gun engraved (is this just a matter of preference)?

The long and the short of it ... I don't know where to start.

Any guidance suggestions are greatly appreciated

In my very small search I've been quoted anywhere between 1k to 4k for this endeavor.

Thanks
Erik

 

[Hoosier45]

Great gun and neat idea. I have been pondering the same idea with my 25-5 4”, which was the first revolver I owned.

My advice would be to look through threads by RKmesa as he has wonderful photos, discusses styles, etc. As always, “it depends” will probably be the most appropriate answer regarding the topic of engraving. Do you want full/partial coverage, inlays, precious metals, etc.. A 3” 66 is not a large gun, so your price range seems appropriate. Good luck!

 

[colt_saa]

You want to check out FEGA . . . Firearms Engravers Guild of America

They have many superb Master Engravers as members of their association

From the FEGA website you can get a link to the website of almost all of those Artisans and see samples of their work

 

[Erocksmash]

You want to check out FEGA . . . Firearms Engravers Guild of America

They have many superb Master Engravers as members of their association

From the FEGA website you can get a link to the website of almost all of those Artisans and see samples of their work

Well thank you sir, I believe thats what I'm looking for

 

[03hemi]

Send it to me, I'll scratch it up for ya.

 

[andy52]

I commissioned a engraving late last year and received it in Feb this year.
It took a year waiting in the queue before I even sent it to him, the cost for a full engraving was 1700.
Here are a couple of photos of the complete project I think he did a excellent job.
If your interest in the contact info PM me.

 

[Erocksmash]

I commissioned a engraving late last year and received it in Feb this year.
It took a year waiting in the queue before I even sent it to him, the cost for a full engraving was 1700.
Here are a couple of photos of the complete project I think he did a excellent job.
If your interest in the contact info PM me.

I will sir thank you, I understand there will be a wait it's doing nothing but taking up space now, she can go for a little make over haha

 

[andy52]

I will sir thank you, I understand there will be a wait it's doing nothing but taking up space now, she can go for a little make over haha

The overall surface on your 66 probably isn't any larger then the P7 I had done and you'll save some because mine needed to be blued after the polishing and engraving.
I warn you now if you decide to call the engraver he will talk your arm off, some will be just about what you want done and the other will be long winded stories but he's a pretty nice person. If you decide to have him do the work for you he'll sent you pictures of the process from start to finish.

 

[smitholdtimer]

My Suggestion is:

Ask DOC 44 whom he would recommend from those practicing at this time, he is very familiar with the scratched up revolvers. We have a S&WCA Member by the name of John Peace who is an accomplished engraver but I'll leave the choice to you after your investigations.

 

[Erocksmash]

Ask DOC 44 whom he would recommend from those practicing at this time, he is very familiar with the scratched up revolvers. We have a S&WCA Member by the name of John Peace who is an accomplished engraver but I'll leave the choice to you after your investigations.

Does John Peace have a handle here ?

 

[Bat Guano]

I agree that FEGA is an excellent starting point. I knew one of the founders (Bob Evans). I watched his work improve over the years to be one of the best. He did a simple job on a rescued 1911, a retirement model 60 Smith, and a stainless steel bit for my wife. In the meantime I looked at every engraved gun I could find, the books on engraved S&Ws, Colts and Winchesters, and studied Meek's book on engraving.

Lots of mediocre work out there, so buyer beware.

By the time I had the money for a full coverage job on a very early 1911 I knew what I wanted. And boy, did I get it.

 

[mod29]

Any guidance suggestions are greatly appreciated

I think your gun looks perfect as-is!
I'm not all that keen on engraved guns, generally speaking.

 

[Bob R]

I have seen this guys Home - Gouse Freelance Firearms Engraving - Gun Engraver Pistol Shotgun Rifle work in person. He does an exceptional job.

just another one for you to consider.

bob

 

[smitholdtimer]

Erocksmash

I have sent an E mail to you Sir!