Colt 22 Open Tops

[metalchipper]

Hello,

Yes I am still kicking, how be it slower and slower.
The one with the carved ivory was engraved by Ray Cover, I made and carved the grips, also made the Water Buffalo grips on the silver plated one.

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Beautiful work Mark............and Ray.

Cheers
Andrew

 

[mrthe]

verynice work, inlike very much the carved grips too, congratulations!

 

[John P. Anderson]

Super nice.

 

[monk]

you're an alchemist ! you've turned a little gun into a precious jewel.

 

[GTJC460]

Beautiful work!

 

[John P. Anderson]

Awesome. I want a pair.

 

[Tim Wells]

When I see guns like that one it makes me want to start a collection. Great looking job.

 

[metalchipper]

Thank-you for all your comments.
Have a good day.
Mark

 

[hpyglf]

Here is one by Brian Powley and another image of Ray Cover's work. Finish and grips on both guns were done by Mark Hoechst.

 

[a.khaksari]

Nice Work
Congratulation !
I feel good when I look!

 

[metalchipper]

World is going Colt 22 Open Tops!

Hello Everyone,
Thank you for the kind complements. The owner of these little 5 3/4" pocket pistols has asked me to post more pictures of his collection. The following one was engraved by Mark Swanson, I made the mesquite grips and put a selective gun metal finish on the steel parts.

The following three were photographed by the owner. The 1st is another view of Ray Cover's unmistakable scroll work. With a combination of gold and silver plate, and carved ivory grips made by myself.
The 2nd was engraved by Tiheis that has a nickle plate finish.
The 3nd was engraved by non other than Lee Griffiths with a bright nickle plated steel and polished bronze frame.
Do not be surprised to see additional posts of other little pistols as they are finished.
Thanks for viewing,
Mark