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NOT a Ruger
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 11:40 am
by d findley
These photos are not of a Ruger but nice to see anyway. This work was done by former Factory Ruger engraver, Paul Lantuch. Paul spent 6 weeks sketching the pattern for the lay-out design for engraving and inlay. A whole year went into the actual engraving and inlay work. It's called the India Rifle. Caliber is 600 Nitro.
Re: NOT a Ruger
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 4:45 pm
by gunman42782
That is stunning! Just beautiful!
Re: NOT a Ruger
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 5:46 pm
by ElNumeroUno
I just cannot understand how anyone can have that kind of talent. That is an incredible work of art.
Re: NOT a Ruger
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 9:41 pm
by RocDoc
A museum piece for sure.
Re: NOT a Ruger
Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 6:16 pm
by Brass Frame
I enjoy ornate and engraved guns, but this is "over the top"! Just imagine the amount of metal he had to remove in the butt plate and receiver area. All the gold inlay is usually dove tailed into the steel by hand? Outstanding artistry. Lee E
Re: NOT a Ruger
Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 8:06 am
by SteveRuger
Wow! I have never seen such beautiful art work on a gun! Thanks for the pictures! Very Nice!