A Fox engraved by Ken Hurst

mike campbell · Post by **mike campbell** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:51 am

birdawg · Post by **birdawg** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 12:09 pm

WOW! Wouldn't that look nice under the tree next year?

Ken Hurst · Post by **Ken Hurst** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 1:03 pm

Thanks for posting pic's Mr. Mike. Glad you liked the work Birdawg, took quite a while to engrave/inlay the gun as I had to do it now and then when I could steal a few hours between other commissions.

The interesting thing about this piece is that it was marked "second" on bbl flat and water table. There were some cosmetic scratches on these areas so it wouldn't pass inspection. The dealer gave me a better price on gun after I pointed out it was a second (VBG). The stock was in poor shape as was the external finishes ---- I love bringing these sad cases back to life. Actualy the gun was in good mechanical shape so I had nothing to loose. Ken

FRBRIT · Post by **FRBRIT** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:23 pm

Ken,

The more I see of your work the more I'm blown away by it! This is one fine Fox! I love how you kept the heritage of the high grades in the scroll work and then blended the game scenes to make a knock your socks off custom Fox.

This makes me even more determined to do a custom Fox!

Thanks for sharing great Christmas eye candy!

Paul

bigkev · Post by **bigkev** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:35 pm

Wow! Ken that is spectacular! I have a very nice Sterlingworth in 16 bore with 30" bbls. that I would love to have "upgraded like that soon.

bamboozler · Post by **bamboozler** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:41 pm

Very, very nice! Please post pics of the completed project when done!

Ken Hurst · Post by **Ken Hurst** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:51 pm

Thanks guys. I'll be happy to discuss in depth any project you'd like to develop. Please call me at 910-221-5288 & we can talk about your wants & cost. Ken

eightbore · Post by **eightbore** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:06 pm

Thanks for the look at your new Fox, Ken. When do we get a look at the completed woodwork? Hope to see you after the New Year. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Murphy

bbman3 · Post by **bbman3** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:21 pm

Ken, that is first class work ! I love that bold scroll ! Bobby

Ken Hurst · Post by **Ken Hurst** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:37 am

Mr. Bobby ---- I'm still working on your M12 --- won't be to much longer. Ken

bbman3 · Post by **bbman3** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:02 am

Ken, take your time, no hurry at all. thanks, Bobby

NJdblgun · Post by **NJdblgun** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:13 am

Excellent work Mr. Hurst! Very, Very nice. Seeing such nice engraving starts to get me thinking about new projects, Scott

Ken Hurst · Post by **Ken Hurst** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:23 pm

NJDblgun ---- I live just 10 miles south of Williamston & 20 miles north of Greenville, N.C. Eightbore, Baron23, Tim Carry and others from up your way come down often --- why not take a run on down & visit with me and Boone Berlin. Boone is a fine stockmaker & lives about 100 yd's. down thw block from me --- you can visit both shops at the same time. Robersonville is right on 64 and we live 1.5 miles from the exit. All you have to do is take 95 south to Rocky Mount, take 64 east to R'ville exit and you are here. Be happy to have you come visit with us --- let me know in advance & we'll have a nice meal ready for you. Ken

Ken Hurst · Post by **Ken Hurst** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:56 pm

Guess I'm forgetting my manners in my old age ---- any of y'all are welcome to stop by and visit --- be glad to have you. Ken

NJdblgun · Post by **NJdblgun** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:28 pm

Thank-you for the very kind offer, Mr. Hurst. A visit to your shop would be great. I drive the Rt 95 corridor south from time to time, and will plan on stopping by at a time convenient to you. While having carried and shot old double barrels years ago hunting pheasant and deer in NJ, I am new to the finer, graded guns and appreciate any opportunity to learn more, Scott