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Have been checking all the forums over the past week. Very informative with friendly and meaningful posts and replies.

My home is in central Louisiana on 4 rural acres bordering a 137,000 acre National forest.

I am a USMC Korean war vet. Retired USCGR CWO3. Also worked in broadcasting as a DJ and engineer for thirty-plus years.

My interests are:

Aviation, Computers, Amateur Radio and collecting assorted stuff.

Sounds pretty cool. What are your Winchester interests?

Pauline, you accomplish beautiful work. Enjoyed flipping through your web site. Wondering if hand-engraving, like mechanical watch repair, is becoming extinct?

My Winchester inventory:

1940 pump 97 takedown 12 gauge
1928 SRC 30-30
1977 9422M
2003 9410 Ranger (NIB)

Welcome to the forum

Thanks Gunner......

I think the old hammer and chisel method that I was taught is becoming extinct. A lot of the engravers today use the pneumatic engraving tools. They still do nice work but I am old school. I think you have a little more control when doing it by hand.

I suspect there is constant concern with hand-engraving toward a slight error that could reduce an expensive firearm to a wall-hanger. You are a unique metal artist. May you live long, enjoy good health and continue chiseling away with pride.

Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum redryder !!

Thanks for the welcome shooter13, and thanks for your time and dedication as forum moderator.

Thanks Redryder!