Stamping or engraving tools for barrel

[Tozguy]

Am looking at how to stamp or engrave a barrel (caliber, twist, neck diam.,) and what tools are recommended for a hobby level 'gunsmith'. Any thoughts you might wish to share with me would be appreciated.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Google New Hermes engraver. Most trophy shops have gone to laser engraving machines...and several have a New Hermes around collecting dust.
They work great for barrel marking.
Mike Ezell

 

[Tozguy]

Thanks Mike,

Checked out the engraver you mentionned.
I think that before committing to buying tools, a visit to the local trophy shop will help me to decide whether to just have it done instead of buying the tools (and then learning how to use them)
Thanks again for the help.

 

[butchlambert]

Lot cheaper to have somebody do it for you. I have both a New Hermes and a Gorton pantograph.
Butch

 

[elginrunner]

I have been thinking about this as well as I have a new krieger bbl coming. How about etching the bbl like knife makers do? pretty inexpensive item it seems....