Typical Wm. Shreckengost barrel treatment

[Shreckmeister]

A few photographs showing the typical work found on a Wm. Shreckengost barrel from his work
between 1850 and 1890
Front sights invariably look like this: never seen one without the 4 round circles from the brass to
steel.


Frequently used barrel signature though on fancier guns usually the full name engraved.


A rushed tang engraving lacking finer elements found on others.


Rear sight

[Majorjoel]

Great special features Rob! It is those little fine touches that add up to make the ordinary into extraordinary! I'll bet that barrel tang engraving looked much better before all the years of wear took some tole. Thank you for the pictures........Joel

[Buck]

Rob,
Very Nice, a new addition in the Suzkat house?
Buck

[Shreckmeister]

Thanks guys.  Darn that signature is upside down.  My rushing leads to lack of attention to detail.
That's why I don't build longrifles.