About Barry Lee Hands
About Barry Lee Hands
The beginning of Barry Lee Hands lifelong passion began when he was professionally apprenticed as an engraver at the age of seventeen. Over the next thirty years, he would become world renowned for his outstanding style, entailing the combination of time honored techniques with his own innovative designs.
Today, his master level work is in great demand and considered, by many, to be some of the finest in the World.
Recently Mr. Hands has developed unique, proprietary techniques for sculpted overlays, heavy damascene and most unusual, the inlay of gold in pearl, which he has titled "Guilded Pearl"
In addition to custom engraving, Mr. Hands also offers quality Custom Firearms, whether for the savvy investor, avid collector or world class trophy and sport hunter. Mr. Hands’ experience in working with a dynamic range of clients allows him to turn their visions into reality.
Mr. Hands is a well known authority on the Art and History of engraving, authoring articles for such prestigious publications as The Double Gun Journal, Shooting Sportsman, Gunmaker and Engraver. He is also an accomplished photographer, used by many Gunmakers and fellow Engravers.
Mr. Hands holds professional status in the Firearms Engravers Guild of America, and is a member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild.
In 2009 Mr Hands was recognized by his peers when he was awarded the "Best engraved Rifle" and "Engravers Choice Award of Merit" by the members of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America during the annual meeting in Reno.
He has been serving as the President of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America the last four years.
He is humbled by this honor.
Mr. Hands may be contacted:
(406)249-4334
barry_hands@yahoo.com