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Hand Engraved Single-Six

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I recently purchased a 1964 Single-Six with hand engraving, a previous owner took most of it down to bare metal and it has a set of Ajax 31 grips on it. I know it was not factory engraved and can't find any signature of the engraver on it, but seems to be well done. Has anyone seen a Single like this or any information on it?
Thanks, Bennett
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Re: Hand Engraved Single-Six

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That is a very interesting Single-Six. I too think it is an aftermarket job but well done originally. I do not recognize that style, maybe another member will.
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Re: Hand Engraved Single-Six

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Bennett that is a nice looking piece. The engraving is well patterned and tastefully done. You may never know who did it but their pride and craftsmanship show. If only some guns could talk.....
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Re: Hand Engraved Single-Six

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I really like the character of it and it almost has a French feel to the style. The right side shot made me think that more than the others. In particular, I like the feather-like quality and spirals shown on the back of the grip frame and top strap. A cool find!!
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Re: Hand Engraved Single-Six

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Thanks guys, I knew I couldn't pass it up when I saw it. It's a dying art, most of the engraved guns you see put out nowadays are machine engraved. Hadn't decided wherever I want to get someone like Tyler to restore it or to leave it in the bare.
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Re: Hand Engraved Single-Six

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67stingray wrote: Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:30 pm Thanks guys, I knew I couldn't pass it up when I saw it. It's a dying art, most of the engraved guns you see put out nowadays are machine engraved. Hadn't decided wherever I want to get someone like Tyler to restore it or to leave it in the bare.
I would send to Tyler for CCH and total restoration. You have a jewel in the rough IMO.
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Re: Hand Engraved Single-Six

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Beauty!
See if Tyler’s can do a plastic bead blast to clean up the none engraved areas and then finish in a French Gray blue.
The plastic beads will not remove good metal and will leave a matte finish to compliment the hand-polished engraved areas. Good luck and please post some pics of the finished product.
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Re: Hand Engraved Single-Six

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Thanks Tenpoint, haven't contacted Tyler yet but will get around to it sometime and hopefully bring it back to it's former glory.
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Re: Hand Engraved Single-Six

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Very cool find, its a project piece for sure Bennett. I'm interested in Tyler's recommendation but I do like TenPoints suggestion. Bring it back with photos when you have it done.
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Re: Hand Engraved Single-Six

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Tyler, Tyler, Tyler.........call Bobby.
Check this thread.....
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