All firearms that are to be engraved are first annealed. This certainly makes polishing much faster and easier. John always anneals firearms intrusted to me before I start work. he blocks and braces the action & side plates when present when doing this service. After engraving, he blocks and braces same piece when color casing --- after many years of using his service I haven't had a warped frame come back. FWIW, Ken


Ken Hurst
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