Michael Dubber: Having engraved for 55 years, this represents my masterpiece!

Master engraver Michael Dubber talks about a special project he has been able to achieve at the highest level. He used a special firearm used by the military, a 1911 Colt, to start the project. It is part of a two-gun project celebrating the lives of Al Capone and John Dillinger. Each character that is portrayed on the firearm is carefully detailed, as Michael spent many hours studying them. The firearm depicts various aspects of Al Capone's life. This project takes about 450 hours, and it requires about 3oz of gold to complete. WOW! What amazing work! Thank you for sharing, Michael. We look forward to seeing you again this year. For more information visit us at www.marcadams....
More about this instructor…
Michael Dubber has been a hand engraver since his first year as a high school art teacher in the late 1960’s. His current major concentration is on vintage Colt Firearms, although his days are filled with hand engraving on a variety of subjects from antique and modern firearms to jewelry and inscription plates. Mike is a Founding Member of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA) and served in many FEGA offices over the years, including FEGA President from 1998 to 2004. He is recognized as a FEGA Master Engraver and Colt Master Engraver. He has been honored by the Colt Collectors Association (CCA) with commissions for the 2003, 2006, 2009 and 2014 “Show Guns”. In addition, Mike has also won the CCA Howard Dove Award for Best Engraved Colt on five occasions, including “The Greatest Generation Colt .45 Auto”. At the 2016 NRA Annual Meetings in Louisville, Kentucky, Mike was awarded the NRA Silver Medallion Award for his entry into the “Ten Best Arms” competition. His Master Project, “The Greatest Generation Colt” is shown on the front and back covers of C. Roger Bleile’s 2014 book, American Engravers, III. Michael is one of the craftspeople featured in The Difference Makers published by The Lost Art Press. In 2016 Indiana Governor Mike Pence awarded Mr. Dubber with a Sagamore of the Wabash, which is Indiana’s highest civilian honor.
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Magnificent work!😇

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I grew up in my teen years at a gun shop and archery range watching this man’s work which is unbelievable He is truly a master !

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Bravo mr! Superbe

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Mr. Dubber does phenomenal work. Always enjoy seeing his artistry come through.