I have the opportunity to replicate a very important piece of Early American History. Myself and another member of the Contemporary Long Rifle Assoc. have been contacted by the assoc. to build a copy of the only documented Kentucky Rifle that was used at the Battle of New Orleans. A fantastic opportunity and I am honored to be part of it.
The reason I am starting this thread is the inscripting that is engraved on the lid of the Patch Box. The man that used the rifle passed the rifle to his son on his passing. The son had an inscription engraved on the lid of the Patch Box stating that this rifle was used by his father in the battle and gave dates and company information.
I am pretty sure that this engraving is hand pushed and not H&C.
Now for my questions.
What type of graver or gravers do I need to replicate this engraving?
Do I sharpen a hand pushed graver differently than the power assist?
Should the graver configuation be different as far as lift on the heel goes?
I am guessing that I should use a 90 deg. square and possibly some small flats.
I have a year to prepare and practice but I want to start right away to be sure that I can do as good a job as I can possibly do. The script engraving that was added by the son is very well done by a good engraver. It is going to take all I can do to replicate it and do as well.
Any help or suggestions will be appreciated
The reason I am starting this thread is the inscripting that is engraved on the lid of the Patch Box. The man that used the rifle passed the rifle to his son on his passing. The son had an inscription engraved on the lid of the Patch Box stating that this rifle was used by his father in the battle and gave dates and company information.
I am pretty sure that this engraving is hand pushed and not H&C.
Now for my questions.
What type of graver or gravers do I need to replicate this engraving?
Do I sharpen a hand pushed graver differently than the power assist?
Should the graver configuation be different as far as lift on the heel goes?
I am guessing that I should use a 90 deg. square and possibly some small flats.
I have a year to prepare and practice but I want to start right away to be sure that I can do as good a job as I can possibly do. The script engraving that was added by the son is very well done by a good engraver. It is going to take all I can do to replicate it and do as well.
Any help or suggestions will be appreciated
