Gold inlaid Colt 1911 by John Barraclough!

[Sam]

John B sent me some photos of a Colt 1911 he recently finished for a customer. What a beauty with every surface artfully inlaid in gold scrolls. He's also used pink and green golds in the cluster of flowers. I can't imagine how much time this took! Thank you John B for sharing the photos with us!

 

[JJ Roberts]

Sam that 1911 is a real gem,way to go John.J.J.

 

[a.khaksari]

That's great Sam, Congratulation John!

 

[g.rohrbaugh]

Beautiful! Thanks for showing.
Gary

 

[Marrinan]

Thank you John. Beautiful inlay and design. Thanks Sam for passing along. Fred

 

[thughes]

No kidding, "how much time"! Whew. Beautiful.

Todd

 

[Troy G]

that is incredible!!!!!

 

[monk]

john b.: my favorite gun, and embellished to perfection. beautiful work !

 

[Beathard]

The standard to shoot for definitely.

 

[mrthe]

Wow very nice, i love it! thank you for share!

 

[Sandy]

John,
As always you amaze me.
Sandy

 

[Peter E]

That is EXQUISITE! GREAT work John.

Thanks for showing it.

I do think such beautiful work should be adorned with some nicer grips however:biggrin:

 

[silverchip]

John was my teacher in Susanville TMTC years ago. I still have some of the practice pieces I did in his class. I also remember how sore my face and gut were from having so much fun and laughs !!!!!! Thank you John,you're a priceless treasure!!!

 

[bronc]

Amazing!!!

Stewart

 

[Andrew Biggs]

It's certainly a wonderful piece of engraving and when you hold it in your hand the gold really pops!!!

It was a real pleasure seeing it at the FEGA show in Reno and visiting with John and Ray Phillips. Two of the best people you will ever have the privilege to call friends.

Cheers
Andrew

 

[rod]

One of my favourite Englishmen, a gentleman, an excellent engraver and teacher, an ex steeple chase jockey, a dear friend, oh yes, and a good singer of Scots songs.

John, I loved looking over that gun work in Reno, and so pleased Sam A posted these good photos on this post.

We had some pretty good music sessions this time, John, in Barry's exec suite. I will work on the "Minstrel Boy", and we will do it again next time?

best

Rod

 

[Mike Cirelli]

Beautiful work, great looking gun.

 

[Mike Fennell]

Another masterpiece, John. Thanks for letting us see it and even handle it ( I had white gloves on) at Reno.

 

[John B.]

Thank you for posting the pictures, Sam. Very kind of you.
And to the rest of the Cafe crew that took the time to look in and write:-
Thank you very much for your time and welcome. Much appreciated.

John.

 

[Sam]

You're welcome, John. Thanks for sharing the photos. We sure miss you here