Baron Engraving - SHOT TV Studio | SHOT Show 2020

Published on January 24, 2020
Duration: 5:56

Baron Engraving specializes in custom firearm embellishment, offering a range of techniques including acid etching, laser engraving, and roll engraving. They also provide selective gold plating and metal finishing. The company collaborates with manufacturers and distributors for production runs and custom projects, such as the 125th anniversary Winchester 1895 edition benefiting the Cody Firearms Museum.

Quick Summary

Baron Engraving offers custom firearm embellishment services including acid etching, laser engraving, and roll engraving, alongside selective gold plating and metal finishing. They specialize in both large production runs for manufacturers and unique custom pieces, notably collaborating on the 125th-anniversary Winchester 1895 edition to support the Cody Firearms Museum.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction to Baron Engraving with Dave Miles
  2. 00:13What Baron Engraving Does
  3. 00:37Production Engraving vs. Custom Work
  4. 01:23History of Engraving Techniques
  5. 02:04Baron Engraving's Full Service Offering
  6. 02:24Winchester 1895 125th Anniversary Project
  7. 03:04High-Grade Offering and Museum Support
  8. 03:35Production Numbers and Serialization
  9. 03:58Hand Engraving Details on Serial Number One
  10. 04:11Auction Expectations and Fundraising Goals
  11. 04:37Mixture of Old-World and Modern Techniques
  12. 04:54Hand Engraving Signature: Bright Cuts
  13. 05:14Selective Gold Plating
  14. 05:22Availability of the 99 Guns
  15. 05:35How to Contact Baron Engraving

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Baron Engraving offer for firearms?

Baron Engraving provides a wide range of services including custom production engraving, acid etching, laser engraving, roll engraving, selective gold plating, metal finishing, polishing, and bluing to enhance firearm aesthetics.

How does Baron Engraving combine traditional and modern techniques?

Baron Engraving blends old-world handwork with advanced technologies like lasers and specialized machinery. This allows them to achieve intricate details and high-quality finishes on firearms, from production runs to unique custom pieces.

What is the significance of the Winchester 1895 125th anniversary project?

Baron Engraving partnered with Winchester, Davidson's, and the Cody Firearms Museum for a special 125th-anniversary edition of the Winchester 1895. A portion of the sales from these guns benefits the museum.

What distinguishes hand engraving from machine engraving?

A key signature of hand engraving is the creation of 'bright cuts,' which are facets cut into the steel that reflect light dynamically, similar to a diamond. This provides a unique sparkle and depth not typically found in purely machine-engraved work.

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