A Couple of Quigley Engraved SAA Colts

[RKmesa]

My engraver friend Phil Quigley, has engraved more than a few S&Ws for me, but I was quick to jump on these Colts when they came available for purchase...





Details of one of them as they are pretty much identical...

 

[p8riot]

Those are incredible! Beautiful work.

 

[K Frame Keith]

Beautiful colts. Please show your Smiths.

 

[RKmesa]

Beautiful colts. Please show your Smiths.

Here are some links to threads showing my Quigley engraved S&Ws:

Craftsmanship At Its Finest - The Perfect Fusion of KB Wood and Quigley Steel

Ivory, Gold, Engraving, 357, WOW!

In Process... A Pre-27 357 Engraved Masterpiece in the Making [UPDATED 12/22]

Pre-War Engraved Pinto Outdoorsman - Exceeds My Expectations! (K22 Photos - Post 59)

The Engraving Process - Passion, Patience and Creativity

"I Mean Business!" - a 3" 13-2 Engraved to Carry

Custom Case for a Custom Engraved .357 Magnum

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...-k-22-engraved-outdoorsman.html#post140611750

Custom Case and Matched Engraved SAA's

.357 Magnum Art & Function, the Fusion of S&W, Phil Quigley & Keith Brown

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...bat-magnum-k260035.html?572174=#post140197722

I have lots of other engraved S&Ws, but these are the ones that Phil Quigley cut. He is a very talented artist and has become a good friend as well. [updated 12/25/20 to link a few more threads]

 

[crsides]

Blackpowder frames I am guessing. I have a set of these, same bbl lengths, 45's, ivory, in nickel. Serial numbers not too far apart. These look lovely.

Charlie

 

[BARgunner]

Absolutely stunning!

 

[vonn]

Very impressive!

 

[loc n load]

Sometimes, words are simply inadequate. Those are amazing examples of craftsmanship, from an artist at the top of his game.

 

[Bakebfr480]

Good looking pair of shooters! Very nice!!!

 

[mauser9]

Simply drooling! Beautiful pair.

 

[les.b]

Thanks for sharing, Richard. These are just beautiful. Really, these are only so many adjectives out there, and "beautiful" is barely adequate in doing the job!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[Vulcan Bob]

All I can say is, WOW!

 

[P.Quig]

Many thanks to everyone for the nice comments, I truly enjoy doing this for clients. I realize that some clients simply can not understand the time frames required to do this work and I am sorry, but it can take time. Please remember that an Engraver that sends it back in 30 days is not doing the client justice and doing the best possible work. The best work ever done in history was done by engravers and makers to the royal courts in Europe, where the Engraver was paid a living by the court. The engraver did not have to struggle to " make a living". Phil

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Yummy, just completely yummy!!!

Mr. Quigley, you are a genius!

 

[steelslaver]

Slobbering all over my keyboard and I am not a SA or colt guy. Love the coloring on the frames. Absolutely wonderful pieces.

 

[Cardboard_killer]

It's too nice for me to "like" them--that'd just be stating the obvious.

 

[SLT223]

Those are unbelievable. That may actually be the most attractive handguns I've seen.

 

[dubtap21]

Wow!!

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[RKmesa]

... also, I forgot to give Phil credit - he also crafted the grips...and they fit like a dream.

 

[RKmesa]

Updating this thread with the Glenn Dean custom case crafted just for these two beauties...

 

[MAB93]

A "Like" just seems so inadequate.

 

[LPD256]

Richard-The royal blue and case hardening colors on the guns is spectacular. The case itself is pure art. Not to mention the Quigley engraving. A truly awesome package. Topped by great photography. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Keith Brown]

Richard, love the complete package ! The case color really sets off the engraving and ties in very nicely with the wood. I'm continually amazed at what you come up with.

 

[CalmerThanYou]

That is without a doubt one of the coolest things I have ever seen.

 

[SLT223]

That is a breath taking ensemble.

 

[SRG]

Wow, words are inadequate to describe the elegance of these works of art.

 

[Dave from Pa]

Outstanding, what a beautiful set.My compliments to Mr.Quigley and the owner.

 

[MAB93]

Richard had posted a couple of images of these Colts in a thread on pairs (search for: "Post your Pairs" in the Hand Ejectors 1896-1961 forum, It is a thread worth revisiting).

The images you've posted here Richard really show off the magic of the engraving. The artful combination of the restrained gold line inlay, and the frame case colour, with the engraving is just remarkable.

With both revolvers in their case, and the "warmer" lighting that gives, it near makes them light up and sing. Great images.

I've seen a lot of fine firearms, mostly English shotguns and double rifles, but not such a remarkable visual combination as this. It is simply breathtaking.

 

[RKmesa]

Here's a link to where I posted more photos and an in-process description of the crafting of the case...

Custom Case and Matched Engraved SAA's

 

[Ethang]

Those look really nice.... how do they shoot?