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ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAYED WORK OF ART!!
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:36 am
by flattop44
Thought I would share one of my most beautiful .44 Flattops. This Blackhawk .44 Flattop was found with a cut barrel and so I thought it would make a perfect canvas for a master engraver to do his art. My old friend, Master Engraver Ray Viramontez, famous for engraving the "One Millionth Ruger Pistol" and the RCA Chamber seal guns as well as many, many others was contacted. He really did make it into an outstanding and unique work of art! Engraved and gold inlayed, one of my favorites. While its original walnuts pictured are not shabby, after the pics were taken a few years back it was fitted with a great set of ivories, I need to take some fresh pics with them on it too. Hope you like it!!
Bill
- BKH4 #23300 Ray Viramontez Engraved & Gold Inlayed
- BKH4 #23300 Ray Viramontez Engraved & Gold Inlayed
Re: ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAYED WORK OF ART!!
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 4:36 pm
by RoninPA
Wow, what a beautiful flattop Bill. When I looked at the first picture, when my eyes see the gold inlay around the hammer, top strap, rear of the barrel, bottom of the frame and back of the frame it's like it was purposely outlined to show it off. What a great Ruger.
Re: ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAYED WORK OF ART!!
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 5:38 pm
by JAYDAWG
That is awesome Bill.
Thanks for posting
JAY
Re: ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAYED WORK OF ART!!
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 6:24 pm
by Brass Frame
Hey Bill, I believe your carved up .44 has more gold wire than any of my Model 21s! It sure is a pretty piece and if you decide to part with those grips, give me a call as I sure would like to own them? Great engraving job to a .44 FT! Brass Frame.
Re: ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAYED WORK OF ART!!
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 8:23 pm
by Rugerologist
Bill, you have a truly stunning work of art there and certainly something to be proud of! While I understand the appeal of the ivories and want to see them on it, I too think those walnuts are gorgeous.
Re: ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAYED WORK OF ART!!
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:17 pm
by flattop44
Thank all of you, it is a beauty. Ray was one of the best engravers workig with gold on Rugers there was. Lee, while I do love ivory on engraved guns these walnuts ain't going anywhere.
Bill
Re: ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAYED WORK OF ART!!
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:31 pm
by 67stingray
Absolutely beautiful work on a great revolver Bill, thanks for sharing.
Bennett
Re: ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAYED WORK OF ART!!
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 6:23 am
by Coogs
Not too shabby!
Re: ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAYED WORK OF ART!!
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 6:58 am
by Doc4429
Great looking 44 Magnum Bill. Engraved and gold inlaid revolvers are my favorites!!!!!
Bill
Re: ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAYED WORK OF ART!!
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:30 am
by Watertender
Bill that is a beauty! I would have to dig deep in my trading stock to even make an offer on it. I think my collection of MAD Magazine might even come into play to swing this deal. Sorry Jay but all my marbles also have to be availible to Bill incase he caves in a moment of weakness....
