What style of engraving is this?

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19 February 2015, 07:36

nyrifleman

What style of engraving is this?

http://www.hallowellco.com/ellis-505-floorplate.jpg

I favor this type of engraving, would love to have something tasteful on my next custom.

Doug

19 February 2015, 08:21

Grenadier

Talk to the man who did it. You can find him here: http://www.leegriffithsengraving.com/rifles.htm

19 February 2015, 08:53

Lord Frith

I am going to guess bank note style. could be wrong. Call home and ask my wife.

Stephen

19 February 2015, 19:39

clowdis

Rococo I think.

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19 February 2015, 21:35

larrys

Does damn cool count?

Larry

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19 February 2015, 22:07

lindy2

I think the buffalo part of it might be referred to as bulino engraving. The balance is shaded scroll.

19 February 2015, 22:19

nyrifleman

Shaded scroll...nice.

I'm considering the Winchester horse and rider on the floorplate of my next pre-64 project.

Doug