Thank you. It is my observation that engraving on most of the longrifles still extant is very simple line stuff, and most is not well executed compared to most of our contemporary makers. Though I always do the best I can, and do not duplicate poor engraving just to be Period Correct, I attempt to do as well as the original makers have done. We all admire work that is well done, old and new, and I for one marvel at the artistic merit displayed on the originals.
