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15 May 2009, 02:33

Scrollcutter

Photo of new project...final draft pic!

Winchester '92 takedown with goat on left side. I am starting the other side which is a big horn. The rifle will be lightly scrolled with an open scroll style that some prefer on vintage Winchesters.

Roger Kehr
Kehr Engraving Company
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15 May 2009, 03:10

Duane Wiebe

I told you the other day that I thought your anuimal rendition is about the best I've seen...ditto!

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15 May 2009, 04:14

maxbear

Roger, this goat you have ingraved looks OUTSTANDING. If I didn't know any better, I'd think it was gonna walk right off the receiver. Please give yourself a pat on the back.

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15 May 2009, 05:32

Duane Wiebe

I can't help but notice that Roger doesn't exaggerate dimension like so many other engravers tend to do... I've seen renditions of Elephant that must be carrying 800 lbs of ivory...you get the idea

15 May 2009, 05:40

D Humbarger

Beautiful Roger. Would somthing along those lines work on the top of a 1911 slide? Would the gold hold up?

quote:
Elephant that must be carrying 800 lbs of ivory

Those must have been wooly mammoths

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15 May 2009, 06:56

srtrax

Engraving can make or break a nice gun, but done well is a joy to look at. Very nice work, the eyes are right on, I would think that would be the hardest part of the animal!

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15 May 2009, 07:22

Scrollcutter

Thanks guys, glad you like it. I thought I had the sheep all worked out, but I need to find an art print. The goat was off of a photograph, but it's much easier working off of a print.

Roger Kehr
Kehr Engraving Company
(360)456-0831

15 May 2009, 08:39

gunmaker

Great stuff Roger

Aside from the great looking critter, the even border width really shows your ability to control your gravers.

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15 May 2009, 08:55

Dago Red

It's amazing to me you can get that much detail into the face. I had to really look at it before I believed it was engraved. excellent work

Red

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16 May 2009, 08:18

Scrollcutter

Very nice comments...thanks guys.

D Humbarger,

I've yet to lose an inlay. Doesn't mean it couldn't happen. Knock on wood.

Roger Kehr
Kehr Engraving Company
(360)456-0831

16 May 2009, 08:33

Scrollcutter

Lol.
I didn't put it there...honest!

It's the screwhole for the cartridge lifter.

It'll look better once the rifle is together with screws installed.