People bid on it, that shows that there are people out there that have no taste whatsoever. I would be embarassed if I were the person that made those decals. I don't know if you coul dgive me that gun, I would have to find out what it would cost for a new slide and grips.

Red

Beautiful. I'm going to call Mr. French and see about having the same treatment done on my 416 Rigby.

All right guys, I have now communicated with Mr. French. He is a very nice guy, a member of FEGA, and the other pictures of his work show somebody that is very good at engraving. What happened with this one was what happens sometimes with clients, the person WANTED this done, and although he didn't want the job he quoted it, a high quote. The client was willing to pay for the job though so he did it, and didn't enjoy it. He will not take on another job like this in the future he told me.

I think that only guys who don't need the money get the luxury of turning away clients. why can't all clients be as cool as us?! :-)

Red

very surprising, I went to his website, French's that is, and he is a member of FEGA and the stuff on his site looks better than this. I am considering how to word an e-mail to him suggesting that this guy is slandering him, because I can't see somebody that is a true craftsman even wanting to take on this kind of job. I know there are things that if I asked my gunsmith to do them for me he would send me elsewhere without batting an eye.

Red

That is sacreligious!! I would hide that away in the closet.

Doug

One of the first things a craftsman or artisan has to learn; is to say no. In a polite manner, but no just the same. You can't believe some of the requests I have heard. I usually pass it off as, out of my realm of capability, so as not to offend.

So if the the artist passes away and his work gains value (as is often the case); does his only piece of crap become the jewel in the collection because of it's exclusivity?

Is that the "Deliverance" model? Does it make you want to "squeal like a pig", boy?

Crap remains Crap.