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PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:48 pm 
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Here is one that doesn't really fit in with the standard LTW genre.

My dad is finally getting to retire from his Accounting Practice, and this was the first year that I can remember where he didn't have to work 14 hour days for the 3 months prior to April 15th.

I thought the perfect gift for him would be a nice Single Action Revolver, since he has always collected Colt SAA's and the like. I didn't really want to get him something he wouldn't use, so a classic Colt wasn't in order.

So, I did the next best thing... a Non-Colt made in the Colt Factory! US Firearms has a good reputation, and many say they are better fit than most Colts of the last Century.

I even went one better, and went to Turnbull Restoration, where they buy the guns in the White, and do all of the finish work in house. The Case Colors are absolutely beautiful on this gun. It even has a Special Turnbull Restoration Serial Number.

Now on to the leather -

Worked my ass off on this one! Thought I had another month to work on it, but the meeting where I had planned to present his gift is on May 8th, and I thought it was in June! Trying to get this done after work and on weekends has been a bear - took me 2 weeks to get it done.

Everything is fully lined, the Concho's and Buckle are Hand Engraved, Solid Sterling Silver. For my first attempt at a Western Rig, I think it turned out pretty damn good.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:09 pm 
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VERY nice! Better not let the SASS guys see this unless you want a whole other "side" career


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PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:36 pm 
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WOW JOHN..........BOTH OF THOSE ARE SIMPLY INCREDIBLE!! I'm sure your father will be speechless.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:54 pm 
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Thanks guys - here are a few more pics I took with my lighting setup.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:00 pm 
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Beautiful gun . Beautiful holster with perfect stitching , deep stamping , and rich color .


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PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:01 pm 
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Beautiful gun . Beautiful holster with perfect stitching , deep stamping , and rich color .


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PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:23 pm 
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John,
AB-SO-FRICKIN'-LUTELY GORGEOUS!!!
So much so that I think you should get out of the concealment game altogether and concentrate soley on SASS stuff! :wink:

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:22 pm 
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Thanks guys!

Mark - if I could get rich and retire early on SASS stuff I would probably do it in a heartbeat.

BTW - there is a real nice close up of the gun in the "Custom Revolver" Forum.

John

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PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2007 3:38 pm 
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John, that is damn fine work!


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PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2007 5:41 pm 
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That is beautiful! Your work definately keeps getting better! No wonder Mr. Garrity is giving you a hard time!


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:29 am 
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Well done!

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