Its a mouthful, but evidently true.
The artistry in each limited-edition production run has a historical theme a person, an event or a period.
This option has great appeal to collectors, as it can boost the value of firearms over time.
Shown are the Early Italian Renaissance models created by SK Guns using Springfield Armory Garrison 1911 pistols.
History helps us decide how many different pistols to schedule for a series, says Khiabani.
Four to five is the norm.
But the theme, not a number, determines the entries in a series.
The SK Guns custom Springfield Garrison in Leonardo da Vinci trim has a reproduction of The Last Supper engraved on the left side of the slide.
Khiabanis dealings in custom firearms date back 24 years, when he was a collector himself.
We are excited to introduce the Early Italian Renaissance Springfields, says Khiabani.
Typically, we reserve one gun per year for each series.
The Springfield Armory/SK Guns pistols will have very limited availability, with only 250 of each model made.
Weve found production runs of 200 to 300 pistols add the most value to our collectors.
Springfield Armorys stainless Garrison 1911 is already a superb pistol, of course.
Nothing will be done to alter its function or change its feel in hand, Khiabani assures me.
The Michelangelo 1911 is finished in exquisite detail. Images of its namesake and his “David” adorn the top of the slide.
Our changes are cosmetic, to refine its surfaces and, well, give it astory.
Engraving to a theme adds a historical element beyond that evoked by the pistols design.
The third in this series is Ares, son of Zeus and god of war.
The SK Guns 1911 honoring Raphael features some of his work including a recreation of the “Three Graces” on the right side of the slide.
The art of that run depicts battle and physical valor.
Inlays and proprietary metal treatment add color to the engravings.
Each of the 1911s will showcase a different motif celebrated images that represent each artists best work.
The “Creation of Adam” is visible on the left side of the slide on the Michelangelo pistols.
Theyll be offered in the first batch produced, with consecutive serial numbers and all matching production numbers.
It includes rare and otherwise desirable specimens from collections and estates.
Of course, some of the rarest pistols in the SK Bespoke Collection require no changes by SK.
The Leonardo da Vinci model displays a recreation of “Vitruvian Man” on the right side of the pistol slide.
He urges dealers and collectors to express interest in these eye-catching handguns soon, by visiting skguns.com.
Anyone who has bought or failed to buy well-made and discontinued firearms can certainly vouch for that conclusion!
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