I showed this gun back in 2017 in my annual Halloween post.
I decided to revisit this gun, this time with more pictures an explanation.
The original owner wanted something unique and approached engraver Bryson Gwinnell with the idea of a monster themed revolver.
Together they chose a Colt Frontier Six Shooter Centennial Peacemaker, made in 1973 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Single Action Army revolver. This model was chosen due to its unfluted cylinder which gave the artist more room to work. Gold, silver and copper were used in the inlays.
The right grip panels were made via "pre-ban" African ivory and feature custom engraving by James Alaimo.
The right-side features Samuel Colt himself rising from his coffin
The left side features the iconic Colt onion dome topped with a bat and the name of the pistol with a crescent moon in the background.
The bottom of the grips features the mouth of dracula along with the name of the engraver.
The backstrap is adorned with Victorian era scrolling and a hand reaching from the grave, zombie style.
Frankenstein's monster makes an appearance at the top of the back strap.
The hammer, which is locked in place to prevent the cylinder from turning, features the likeness of a gargoyle.
The top of the frame has roses and garlic, both considered essential in warding off evil.
The right side recoil lug, loading gate has the face of werewolf
The inside of the loading gate has an erie eyeball.
The loading gate well has a spider and web.
The top of the right side recoil shield has a skull with fangs
The lower frame on the right side has more Victorian style engraving with a dragon hidden in corner and strangely, a 1959 Cadillac Hearse.
The right side of the cylinder (remember it is locked in place) has a second appearance by Frankenstein's Monster with a couple of bats.
and the hunch-back of Notre Dame.
The right side of the barrel has the model designation in gold with more scroll work.
as does the top of the barrel.
The left side recoil shield has Count Dracula holding a half dressed female victim, while standing in front of his infamous castle.
The left side of the cylinder has a very detailed image of a warewolf, with a full moon above him.
Continuing on we have some sort of goul, perhaps a Chuacabra?
Even the base pin has been adorned with a monster.
moving down the barrel on the left side
the reading glasses and lit cigar are meant as an homage to the invisible man.
The front Patridge sight has been re-envisioned as a vulture.
Some additional photos
