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Offline Topknot

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Barrel stamps
« on: October 23, 2014, 03:28:16 AM »
I have often thought about putting my name on the barrel of my gun  ( first one )  when I am getting close to the browning of the barrel.
I have noticed alot of the old gun builders put there names on their names on in block letters. Where does one purchase a set of the punches for this type work? 

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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2014, 03:36:32 AM »
Here is just one example of the places that can make a stamp for you.

http://www.infinitystamps.com/stamps_for_industrial_use.html

I know nothing about them, have never used them, I just quickly Googled them. Point is there are many many outfits that make stamps for marking steel.

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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2014, 05:47:35 AM »
late period guns were occasionally stamped. Most often guns of all periods were engraved...learn to engrave.
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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2014, 08:21:05 AM »
 Names stamped on locks, were typically the name of the lock maker, not the gun maker.

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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2014, 02:17:16 PM »
Names stamped on locks, were typically the name of the lock maker, not the gun maker.

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Incorrectomundo.
Depends on what nationality of guns we're talking about.
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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2014, 03:07:36 PM »
Names stamped IN the locks were usually the lock maker and the external name would be the maker or maker's company.I am thinking of upscale English guns. American locks frequently had the maker of the lock outside like Goulcher. Many were not marked inside or out side.

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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2014, 12:37:08 AM »
Thanks Gentlemen for all your replys. I was refering to the gun builders name on the barrels. Im trying to learn just how to build a longrifle first, then I can concentrate on engraving and carving.

                                                 Again, Thanks

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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2014, 12:43:50 AM »
Lettering like this Roman style is usually engraved: http://flintrifles.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/transitional-57793.jpg

Most early American work has the maker name engraved on the barrel. When you get into the 19th Century, you'll see roll stamped names.
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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2014, 04:56:09 PM »
IIRC, Brownells offers a custom made stamp in two sizes.
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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2014, 09:34:24 PM »
I keep saving HSS bits we trash at work.  Figger i'll make a stamp or two of my own, proof-mark style.

But that's for other stuff.  I'll scratch my name onto the bbl, when i larn that trick!

Would love to see a really basic tutorial on the subject. 
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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2014, 02:12:37 AM »
Wade, you hit the nail on the head. Come on guys,teach us deep south hillbillies how to cipher our names on the barrel, and what tool works best.

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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2014, 04:42:52 AM »
Wade, you hit the nail on the head. Come on guys,teach us deep south hillbillies how to cipher our names on the barrel, and what tool works best.

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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2014, 05:20:14 AM »
Wade, you hit the nail on the head. Come on guys,teach us deep south hillbillies how to cipher our names on the barrel, and what tool works best.

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I PAID $400 to learn how to do that....
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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2014, 05:51:23 AM »

I PAID $400 to learn how to do that....

Hahahaha, that's a good one there now... :D

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Re: Barrel stamps
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2014, 05:54:20 AM »
Hey we're not looking for a bargain!







oh wait,

mebbe we are! :P
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