An American Engraver in Italy

Visiting with the engravers of the Val Trompia

As an engraver, I've long been fascinated by the different styles of practitioners of the art. At every opportunity I study the ornamental designs and techniques of those who came before me. From my studies in the 1970s under Ethan Jacczak at Gist Engravers on the West Coast and in the 1980s under Steve Huff and Dan Goodwin in Montana, to my work with the Colt and Winchester custom shops and my recent studies under Ron Smith and Winston Chur-chill, I have learned a deep respect for the style of Old World engravers.

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