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Just Had Some Fancy Work Done
« on: March 29, 2013, 02:08:57 PM »
So just after the first of the year I started Jones-ing for something new in the fire arms arena.  Trouble is, I have much of what I want, and the stuff I don't have and still lust after is out of my financial reach. 

In trying to figure out what I wanted to do, I visited one of my local purveyors of weaponry and saw a fine example of an engraved wheel gun.  That captured my attention. 

After a bit of research, I discovered we have a master engraver working locally.  The guy's name is Ken Smith, and he has a website at www.KenSmithEngraving.com where you can see examples of his work.

Now, before we go on I need to state categorically that I have no fiduciary or financial relationship with Mr. Smith.  If anyone decides to contact him, it's okay to mention Crusader Rabbit, but I receive no benefit as a result.  So, here are a few shots of Ken working on my Rossi .357 mag, model 971 in stainless steel.


Ken working on my .357


The right side.


The left side.


Closer look at the cylinder.


The trigger guard and under barrel.

Photos aren't all that great, but the work is superb.  Ken is one of the few engravers authorized by Colt to do their work.  Check out his website.  There's a lot of information and background on this guy.  And yes, he can address engraving by mail,but the gun has to be sent in at least two separate packages so they come as parts, not a gun. 

It takes time to get something like this completed.  I took my gun in around the second week of January and I just got it back today.  But, the man is an artist and art can't be rushed.  And this Rabbit is quite satisfied with the result.  Itwas well sworth the wait.

FWIW,

Crusader Rabbit
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Re: Just Had Some Fancy Work Done
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2013, 02:33:32 PM »
Nice! I wish the photos were better.
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Re: Just Had Some Fancy Work Done
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2013, 03:14:58 PM »
Very nice..... if it looks that good in the small photos, it must be fantastic in person.

One of these days, I'm gonna come down there and have a look at it.  ;)  :D
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Re: Just Had Some Fancy Work Done
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2013, 03:45:52 PM »
Well, now you have something for the Party Gun thread  :D

Very nice...

need bigger pics though...they don't expand when clicked...
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Re: Just Had Some Fancy Work Done
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2013, 06:45:08 PM »
What is the pricing like ?
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Re: Just Had Some Fancy Work Done
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2013, 07:50:43 AM »
Quote from: tombogan03884 on March 29, 2013, 06:45:08 PM
What is the pricing like ?

Stuff ain't cheap, Tom.  His price list suggests 100% engraving for around $1800.  However, he seems willing to depart rather substantially from his posted prices.

These shots are on PhotoBucket and I think I just figured out how to share a bigger size.








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Re: Just Had Some Fancy Work Done
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2013, 10:44:59 AM »
beautiful! Now you need a fancy holster to show it off.
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Re: Just Had Some Fancy Work Done
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2013, 11:46:56 AM »
Very good work.
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Re: Just Had Some Fancy Work Done
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2013, 01:31:02 PM »
Yeah, a click over to the "Leather Shop" forum is definitely indicated.
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Re: Just Had Some Fancy Work Done
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2013, 05:23:12 PM »
Ohh, that IS good work, CR........ Definitely need a good tooled leather piece to go with that.
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