Southern Custom
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Well the article on the documentary copy gun I did with Bob Browner is finally out in Muzzle Blasts mag which is great but I'm a little taken aback by the inflated language. I should be rolling in the dough now since the article says I'm considered one of the nations "finest master engravers" Where do they get this stuff. Read on:
Quote: "After the pistol was built, Browner sent it to Layne Zuelke of BR, LA, who is the master engraver for Red Jacket Firearms. You may have seen Red Jacket on the Disc. Channel show "Sons of Gun's" and you'll know why they are considered one of the most unique firearms business, and also why Zuelke is considered one of the nations finest engravers" end Quote
When talking to the editor I asked that Sons of Guns not be mentioned, I tried to explain that I was NOT a master engraver and I engrave for Red Jacket Muzzleloading. I do engrave for Redjacket Firearms as well but I asked to leave them out. All plainly stated when this thing started. So I learned a few things...... I should have been more assertive in my written statement to the writer and always ask for a proof before an article goes to print. Why is it that folks insist on calling you a "Master Engraver". I think they just can't resist themselves. While I appreciate the exposure, it's all a bit embarrassing. From journeyman to master with the stroke of a pen. Wish I had known it was that easy! I suppose I can only roll with it now that what's done is done. At least the pistol came out right. It'll make someone a proud owner at the CLA auction in Lexington in August.
LOL
Quote: "After the pistol was built, Browner sent it to Layne Zuelke of BR, LA, who is the master engraver for Red Jacket Firearms. You may have seen Red Jacket on the Disc. Channel show "Sons of Gun's" and you'll know why they are considered one of the most unique firearms business, and also why Zuelke is considered one of the nations finest engravers" end Quote
When talking to the editor I asked that Sons of Guns not be mentioned, I tried to explain that I was NOT a master engraver and I engrave for Red Jacket Muzzleloading. I do engrave for Redjacket Firearms as well but I asked to leave them out. All plainly stated when this thing started. So I learned a few things...... I should have been more assertive in my written statement to the writer and always ask for a proof before an article goes to print. Why is it that folks insist on calling you a "Master Engraver". I think they just can't resist themselves. While I appreciate the exposure, it's all a bit embarrassing. From journeyman to master with the stroke of a pen. Wish I had known it was that easy! I suppose I can only roll with it now that what's done is done. At least the pistol came out right. It'll make someone a proud owner at the CLA auction in Lexington in August.
LOL
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