JOHN K. PEASE ENGRAVING

Pursuing excellence in the art of engraving began for me at the age of fourteen. Being from Western Massachusetts surrounded by leading manufacturers I was able to request a tour of Smith & Wesson's engraving department... Early in 1984 I was offered a position with Fountain Plating Co, Inc. hand engraving under D.J.'s direction. We engraved many commemorative level pieces. Soon another engraver was brought in, Thomas Freyburg. Toms instruction in tool making and traditional design was extremely important in this early part of my career... Working for ten years for Fountain Plating Co. Inc. was a fine learning experience helping me mature and learn many aspects of the firearms industry. To this day I am truly grateful for the opportunity Larry Fountain and Mark Fountain gave me as a young man pursuing this fine art.

Primary location: Chester United States