Traditional Hand Engraving

“WOW!! Is an understatement of this man’s talents. I recently had my gun engraved by Sean and it is amazing. I have already purchased another gun and I’m getting in line for another masterpiece.” ~ J. Luster

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Bond Arms .38 Special Masonic Design

North American Arms Sidewinder .22

Bond Arms 9mm: The Hot Rodder

My studio was built in 1869 and is located in Calvert, Texas next door to the historic Jake’s Saloon building, frequented by outlaw Belle Starr and the James-Younger Gang in the late 1800s.

All work is designed and executed by hand by Sean Starr, using a combination of a Steve Lindsay Engraving hand-piece, hammer and chisel and a variety of custom made tools made in the studio.

Belle Starr in 1886

  • Pricing of my work is provided upon request and is based on the material being engraved, the style, amount of coverage, complexity of design etc. Once we have discussed your engraving project I will send you a written proposal outlining in detail the work to be performed and the cost.

    I require a 50% deposit (non-refundable) and the balance is due upon completion. The deposit gets you in line on my wait list, and during this time I work on your design. I will provide a sketch before engraving begins. I will email you photos of your finished piece before you send the final payment.

    Payments can be processed by credit card or bank transfer. Bank transfers are preferred and receive a discount for the saved processing fees.

  • I typically have a waiting list anywhere from several months to a year. Your deposit gets you on the waitlist, and when your opening comes up you can then ship the gun to me for engraving. Completion times may vary depending on time of year and my work load. I will generally work in small jobs here and there. I don't like to work on specific deadlines due to my waiting list.

  • I am an FFL holder, so I can receive your gun via FedEx or UPS, please contact me for specific instructions and shipping address. Please ship your gun Insured and ask for a Return Receipt so I have to sign for it when delivered. Clients are responsible for all insurance and shipping costs.

  • We provide wholesale orders of Sean's engraved work on genuine Higonokami knives, Zippo lighters and other handmade items from our studio to fine retailers across the United States.

    If you are interested in ordering items please contact:

    Jennifer Moore Starr
    (940) 218-0093