Colt Roll Marks

Colt Roll Marks Practice Plate

Often when a gunsmith is restoring an old pistol the process of polishing and repair more times than not removes most of the factory roll marks...

Above is a photo of a practice plate I did a couple years ago. Bertram Edmonston got me interested in the work and I'm so glad he did; I find it to very enjoyable. Not only did he give me priceless direction, but also gave me a extensive transfers library for practically all the different versions.

Below are before and after photos of some of my work. All done by hand with a 100 to 120 degree V graver.

Colt Roll Marks photo 1 Colt Roll Marks photo 2