Until this nightmare is over, this will continue to be my Halloween post opening picture.....
Another one from the Colt Forum, this one a Python done as a tribute to the Vampire Hunter Colt Detective Special
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Until this nightmare is over, this will continue to be my Halloween post opening picture.....
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.
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