For many years the designs found on engraved handguns has been found
quite interesting. This book identifies the motifs employed, and
determines engraving characteristics of various arms producing
companies. To accomplish this, examples of .22 calibre handguns from
1855 to the mid-1870s have been examined and photographed, and a system
of identification has been structured. By using this system, one may
determine styles used within a particular manufacturer, or to compare
similar styles used by more than one company. Among the manufacturers
covered are: American Arms Co., Colt, Hopkins & Allen, Marlin, Reid,
Remington, Smith & Wesson, Whitneyville, and many others.