A bald eagle - with gold and platinum highlights - on an 1877 Sharps rifle.
The sideplate of an 1877 Sharps rifle made by the Axtell Rifle Company of Sheridan, Montana. The beak, eye, and feet of the eagle are gold inlays. The white head and tail feathers are of platinum.

Engraving by Wm. Gamradt
5325 Mockingbird Way, Missoula, MT, 59803
WmGamradt@gmail.com          http://www.gamradtgallery.com

An artist and engraver, Bill is well known for his illustrations for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation as well as his engraving. Along with engraving, Bill also works in oils, watercolors, and original prints from etched and engraved plates.