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Since its beginning the owners and staff of A&A ENGRAVING, Inc.®

have been dedicated to one goal: making the finest commemorative firearms in the world. This

dedication to perfection has made A&A a leader in the industry.  

    A&A Engraving Inc.® was established in 1976, housed in the basement of the Armstrong family

 home. Most of the work during the first few years was done for individuals on their personal

 firearms. The first commemoratives produced came in 1982 with a rifle and pistol set engraved for

 the Rapid City, SD Centennial. Things really took off in 1984. First came a commission from the

 Chadron Nebraska Centennial committee for 25 Chadron Centennial guns, followed by projects

 from Rushville, NE, Gordon, NE and Hay Springs, NE.  The company grew from 2 to 6 employees

 and in 1987 built a small workshop. Contracts for the North Dakota and South Dakota state

 centennial projects soon followed. By 1989 with more than 12 people on the payroll, a larger plant

 was needed, the 5000 square foot building that currently houses the production facility was

 purchased. In 1991, with the workforce at 20 and climbing, A&A Engraving was incorporated. In

 1997 a building was purchased to accommodate the corporate offices, design studio and the new

 jewelry manufacturing plant. At the close of 1998, A&A Engraving Inc.® had 37 employees and

 produced more than 2000 commemorative firearms during the year.


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A&A Engraving, Inc.®
E-mail
infodbird@aaengraving.com  
807 E. Saint Andrew St. Rapid City, SD 57701

Toll Free(800)-243-4641
(605) 343-7640   FAX (605)343-2181 

Our business hours are:
Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.