Hartliep engraved harry mckay monomac single barrel trap. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Inexpensive way to give it a try archive engraving. This is a hardcover book with a dustcover, both are in good condition. The shotgun is in excellent condition with fancy wood, beautiful engraving with 7 gold inlays. I am hoping the barrel length is original but also know that many were cut down. Engraved pre 64 model 70 opinions winchester rifles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The engraving job was done by master engraver neil hartliep,in the oakleaf pattern. Weve worked out this engraving school starter set with neil hartliep. Neil hartliep engraved browning the firearms forum the. The basics of firearms engraving a manual of the nra. Buy basics of firearms engraving asb10480 spiral by hartliep, neil isbn.
Winchester model 12 made in 1972 orginal winchester rib. This is a rare pre 1970 bt99 imported to aero distrutors corp seattle wa. This is a manual of the nra gunsmithing schools program. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Might be right since he used to do some work at the grand and this is a trap gun. Neil was a master engraver and did engraving for winc. Does not appear to have been shot much if any at all. Every order has arrived promptly, in good shape and for a reasonable price. The basics of firearms engraving by neil hartliep alibris. This triggered an expansion into engraving, a skill he first learned at the rochester institute of technologys college of fine arts in new york under famed master engraver neil hartliep for. Neil was instrumental in starting the nra summer engraving program.
Buy basics of firearms engraving asb10480 book online at best prices in india on. While living in montana, joe reopened and worked his home. Neil hartliep was an accomplished engraver while living in fairmont, mn where i met him. In 2002 joe and his family moved to big timber, montana. One of the last master engravers resides in belmont. Most american engravers put a mark or signature somewhere on the gun and some of the master engravers can recognize another engravers work, but its not a style that i recognize. The basics of firearms engraving manual of the nra gunsmithing schools program 1994 by neil hartliep. Some of his work can be seen in early 60s70s gun digests. Features full coverage finely executed scroll engraving with gold line and foliate borders surrounding semirelief gold inlaid game bird scenes of a pheasant on the right, and a turkey on the left. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. A manual of the nra gunsmithing schools program by hartliep, neil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hi this gun was engraved by master engraver neil hartliep in the the middle 1950s. Author of basics of firearms engraving asb10480, the basics of firearms engraving neil hartliep open library. Belmont gun engraver keeps art alive news, sports, jobs.
Neil hartliep photo here is a photo of neil hartliep at his engraving bench taken in the late 1970s. The gun was shipped in 1955 to a sporting goods store in minn. The basics of firearms engraving 1985 edition open library. Note his use of the foot wheel controlled vise and his technique of cutting in the asian method. Taught engraving for 22 years for two or three months each year at lassen college, california and trinidad college, colorado. They may work in partnership with engravers and other specialized artists to produce. Looking at the way the birds are cut, my guess would be japan. Last we look into the many pages of the john schippers book historical firearms engraving. The classes followed the general plan of the original engraving classes taught by neil hartliep and designed and initiated by wayne h. Winchester model 42 pigeon pump shotgun pigeon grade, engraved, b carved, factory. William batterman ruger was born on june 21, 1916 in brooklyn, new york. Winchester shotguns model 12 winchester shotguns pump sellers information when emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on. A local man is leaving an impression that will last a lifetime.
Rabeno is a founding charter member of the firearms engravers guild of america. From 1985 until 2002, joe ran a gunsmithing business from his home in new york. His work should increase the value of your pistol substantially. Embellishing your weapons is a centuriesold practice of engraving on steel or inlaying. Hartliep served as a distinguished engraving instructor for the nra gunsmithing schools and authored the basics of firearms engraving. At age 74, this master engraver is still working everyday. Winchester model 42 high grade engraved ex pump action. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. A manual of the nra gunsmithing schools program by hartliep, neil and a great selection of related books, art. I have already filled out the roy jinks request form just so i will know for sure. Excellent customer service and great selection of products. A gunsmith is a person who repairs, modifies, designs, or builds guns. Many books exist on the subject of highly decorated firearms, with detailed illustrations showing their art in steel.
There are five guns in the book that i either stocked or engraved. Neil hartliep engraved winchester 21 the engravers cafe. John neal books has been reliably serving and supporting the calligraphic community for decades. Engravers library, issue 4 how to engraving books youtube. Next we cover the neil hartliep book, the basics of firearms engraving, published by the nra in 1985. Here is a very high grade model 42 skeet engraved by master engraver neil hartliep. A significant part of the book deals with correspondence between engraver. Pre model 24 engraved by master engraver neil hartliep. Shotgun features fancy walnut stock and beavertail forend with 26 barrels choked improved and modified.
A gunsmith does factory level repairs, renovation such as applying metal finishes, and makes modifications and alterations for special uses. Engraving is something you cannot learn from videotapes and a book. He was born february 11, 1936 in spirit lake, iowa, to neil and frieda hartliep, who preceded him in death. View this discussion about information on gun engraver name n. Buy the basics of firearms engraving by neil hartliep online at alibris. Browning bt99 engraved by neil hartliep description. If one of you gents has that book and can tell me where to look on the receiver for his name i will look again. However, you would have to produce documentation that he indeed did the engraving or at least show that he actually signed the pistol. Master engraver martin rabeno firearms engravers guild. Standard receiver, custom engraved by neil hartliep, left side with circle with gold.
Basics of firearms engraving asb10480 jun 1986 by neil hartliep. Published 1985 by education and training division, national rifle association of america in washington, d. Its designed to exactly fill the needs of the beginning engraver. Saw an old post on another site by brad hartliep related. Larry parker is one of the last master engravers, a dying art in todays society, and he lives in belmont county. Read the history and art of the american gun online by robert l. Ronald hartliep obituary tucson, az arizona daily star. A salesman at jaquas in findlay suggested the engraver may have been neil hartliep. Who done engraving at the grand american in the late 70s and early 80s besides neil hartliep. Buy the basics of firearms engraving 1st ed by neil hartliep isbn.
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