Engraving practice plate for English Rifle

[flatsguide]

I have been trying to come up with a design for the trigger guard bow on my Chambers English Gentleman’s Sporting Rifle. something appropriate for 1750-1760 time frame. This is one of them. I have not decided to use it yet but it was good practice.



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[dadybear1]

GOOD JOB---

[smoke and flames]

Nicely done.  Your cuts are clean and smooth

[smart dog]

Hi Richard,
That is very nice and will fit well for the period.

dave

[flatsguide]

Thanks Dave, now thinking about an appropriate border for it. Thinking of a nick and dot border.
Cheers Richard

[Daryl]

Hi Richard,
That is very nice and will fit well for the period.
dave

Absolutely!

[wormey]

You have been well schooled!  Talented, too!  Wormey

[Pukka Bundook]

Just keep it simple.  Even best guns had fairly simple engraving at this time.

It looks good to me!

[smylee grouch]

I like that, well cut IMHO. I
agree wIth Pukka B, don't make it too busy and your pattern will look good by itself.

[BML]

Looks superb. What tools are you using?

[J. Talbert]

Charming!

[flatsguide]

BML, I’m using a Lindsey palm engraver and the graver is ground at a 116 degree included angle.
Thanks for the encouraging words...I have learned a great deal from a lot of fellows here.
Thanks Richard

[Curtis]

That setup is definitely working for you Richard, looking forward to seeing what you put ton the gun!  Great control.


Curtis

[flatsguide]

Thanks Curtis. If my work turns out by half as nice as your work I’ll be very happy. I’ve never really engraved anything on a curved surface before so I think I’ll practice on the back side of a spoon first.
Cheers Richard

[Cody Tetachuk]

I like that a lot. Great idea to practice on a spoon. Curved surfaces do add a new element to cutting but the gentle curve of a trigger guard will not cause you too much grief once you get the hang of it which I doubt will take long. BTW, IMO, you can almost never go wrong with a nick & dot boarder. a good nick & dot boarder is tough to beat.

[godutch]

  That is really very nice. The shading on the main flower really gives depth too.

[JTR]

If that's a practice plate, your gun is going to look Great!
John

[flatsguide]

Thanks for the kind words. Cody I think you’re spot on with the nick and dot border, period correct for the time frame of this rifle 1750 period plus it looks good period.
Cheers Richard