100% Engraving

Weldon47 · Aug 9, 2007

Here is a Colt Commander I did a while back. I used a mix of several traditional styles of engraving on this one. It is finished in a subdued nickel plate and was inked (for contrast) after plating. I engraved just about everywhere you can engrave on this one so I feel pretty confident calling it 100% engraving! I used this as a sample piece for a couple of years.
Hope you enjoy,

Weldon

Sam · Aug 9, 2007

Wow, that's a very rich treatment! Beautiful job, Weldon. I hope you'll add this one to the Gallery. It's a beauty. / ~Sam

Weldon47 · Aug 9, 2007

Thank you, Sam!
I'll get it in the gallery for sure

Weldon

Mike Cirelli · Aug 9, 2007

Weldon that's a beauty. You should be proud of that. Since it's not a sample anymore does that mean you sold it? Is that some kind of new tools for engraving that you have in your avatar

Weldon47 · Aug 9, 2007

Thanks, Mike
Yes, the Commander & I parted company a while back. As for the avatar, that's my "suit" from my other job with the SAFD.

Thanks again,

Weldon

chris · Aug 10, 2007

hi weldon
just like to say 100 % gun 200% class
chris

Steve223 · Aug 10, 2007

Wow thats the best lookin 1911 i have seen in a long time

Michael Orticelli · Aug 10, 2007

I don't know what that concave area at the tip is called, but it looks like it would be tricky. This is very inspiring work, thanks!

jmcutting · Aug 10, 2007

Beautifully done Weldon!

ddushane · Aug 10, 2007

Weldon, Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you send it to me and let me hold it & look at it for a couple of 4-5 yrs?

I love it. I've been wanting a 1911 for to engrave and keep for myself, just haven't broke down & done it yet. Keep up the beautiful work. Dwayne

jlseymour · Aug 11, 2007

Weldon That gets a real big WOW!!!
I have a Colt Silver Star from the Custom Shop and someday I will try my hand at it...
Your work is an inspiration and something to study and work toward...
Thanks for sharing...
JL Seymour

JJ Roberts · Aug 12, 2007

Weldon...Beautiful coverage on the 1911 Colt certainly 100%. Happy 27th anniversary.

Yours truly,
JJ Roberts
School of Artistic Engraving
Manassas, VA

BrianPowley · Aug 12, 2007

Weldon.......great stuff as always!
I have an old (and unengraved) Series 70 Gold Cup National Match that has been my CCW for many years and your work is getting me to think about scratchin' it up.

Thanks again for the display.

Brian

Weldon47 · Aug 12, 2007

Thanks, Brian & J.J.!!

Brian, looking forward to seeing you in Oct!!

Weldon

BrianPowley · Aug 12, 2007

Weldon, Looking forward to a visit with you, too.
Bring your gitfiddle....I'm bringing mine and I could use some lessons.
(Can't fit my drumset on the airplane)

Brian

Weldon47 · Aug 12, 2007

Brian,

I'm definitely going to bring the "axe" & it should be a blast!!!
Weldon

WDA · Aug 16, 2007

Really nice work. If your as good a picker as you are an engraver, I'd like to hear you sometime!

BrianPowley · Aug 16, 2007

WDA.......I wouldn't be surprised if Weldon is as good at the guitar as he is at engraving.
I apologize if I'm wrong ,but from what I understand, Weldon's father is Big Bill Lister and toured with "THE" Hank Williams in the 50's.

Weldon47 · Aug 17, 2007

Brian,

You are correct, my dad was known as "Big Bill" Lister back in the '50's and he worked the Opry, recorded for Capitol Records & toured with Hank sr.

Weldon

pilkguns · Aug 17, 2007

wow!!!!!!!!!!

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