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Bob Strosin

What’s the old saw about the shoemaker’s kid’s shoes never getting done? When engraver Bob Strosin decided he needed a new elk rifle, he pulled out the stops. He had Joe Bautz work over the 1909 Argentine Mauser action, doing the blueprinting and adding a three-position safety, Talley quick-detachable mounts, and a raised and checkered bolt stop pad. Bautz turned the metal over to Toby Leeds who crafted the superb stock, with a steel buttplate. Strosin then used the rifle as a canvas for his embellishment. He also did the bluing and French Gray finishing.

Strosin/Bautz/Leeds 1909 Argentine Mauser. Photos by Tom Alexander.

Lee Griffiths

Lee Griffiths is a very talented and versatile engraver. Shown here are two examples that emphasize the wide range of engraving styles that he is more than capable of executing to perfection. The first photo is of a L.C. Smith double 12-gaugeshotgun, which Griffiths engraved in traditional scrollwork, bulino scenes, and gold line inlay work. There is also heavy chiseled sculpting on the fences and the breaking lever. The second example, a Perazzi O/U, features much more contemporary styled engraving, combining traditional scrollwork with a heavily sculpted trigger guard bow, and multi-metal inlay work, including gold, platinum, silver, and copper inlays. Both pieces are exquisitely done.