Louis Daniel Nimschke

Louis Daniel Nimschke (July 4, 1832 – April 29, 1904) was a master firearms engraver of the 19th century who engraved over 5,000 firearms between 1850 and 1904 for Colt's Patent Fire Arms Co., Winchester, Remington, Sharps, Smith & Wesson, Henry, Marlin Firearms and Stevens Arms.

Early life Born in Germany in 1832, Nimschke moved to the United States in 1850 at the age of 18 and began engraving jewelry, silverware, watch cases and dog collars. Nimschke was trained in both the European style of engraving which was represented by fine delicate lines and the bolder American style characterized by his scrollwork. George Armstrong Custer, Maria Christina of Austria, and Napoleon III, Emperor of France.

Many engravers emulated his style, which has become known today as "Nimschke School" or "New York Style" of engraving.