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Metal Print : Gunsmith making a stock for a shotgun in Birminghams Gun Quarter. Circa 1973
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Gunsmith making a stock for a shotgun in Birminghams Gun Quarter. Circa 1973
Steff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21825007
© Mirrorpix
Apron Employment Gunsmith Industry And Work Seventies Shotgun Tools Vice Weapons Work Bench Workshop 1973 West Midlands
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our vintage photograph from Memory Lane Prints, featuring a skilled gunsmith at work in Birmingham's renowned Gun Quarter. In this captivating image from 1973, Steff captures the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into creating a custom shotgun stock. Our Media Storehouse Metal Prints bring this nostalgic moment to life, adding a unique and authentic touch to any space. Experience the rich history of gunmaking through this stunning piece of photography, now available as a high-quality Metal Print.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to Birmingham's Gun Quarter in the year 1973. Steff, the talented photographer behind this image, has beautifully captured a moment in time that showcases the craftsmanship of a skilled gunsmith. In this shot, we see the gunsmith meticulously crafting a stock for a shotgun at his workbench. Dressed in an apron and surrounded by various tools, he is completely engrossed in his craft. The workshop itself exudes an atmosphere of industry and hard work. The Gun Quarter was renowned for its thriving firearms industry during this era, and this photograph serves as a testament to that legacy. It offers us a glimpse into the employment opportunities that existed within this specialized field. The composition highlights every detail with precision - from the vice gripping onto the wooden piece to be shaped, to the array of tools neatly arranged on shelves nearby. This image not only captures a specific moment but also represents an entire era when such traditional skills were highly valued. Steff's print transports us back to 1970s England, where dedicated craftsmen like this gunsmith played their part in shaping history through their meticulous workmanship. It serves as both a reminder of our industrial heritage and an appreciation for those who mastered their trade with passion and skill.
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