2019 FEGA-Colt 1911 auction gun.

[Southern Custom]

I haven’t been around the Cafe as much as I’d like what with moderating on Facebook, the YouTube channel and all of the other social media.
That being said, as Jan and the FEGA Show get closer I thought I’d post some pics of the FEGA Auction Colt 1911. I’ve just wrapped up the major scroll and inlay of the FEGA shield and next it’s off to Barry Hands for a few more of his gold leaves. When that’s done it’s time for finishing and that’s still up in the air. Blue or French Grey. Sam and I gave it a hard look a few weeks back and grey is looking mighty enticing.
Here’s the Colt in the white. John Powers did the intial prep and Brian Powley added the gold borders. It’s Shaping up to be a special gun.

 

[papart1]

Beautiful, everyone has been fantastic with uncompromising workmanship , quality, and top shelf design and execution. Nice job Layne. Pap

 

[sam]

Fantastic Layne!
I’ve seen this gun in person and it’s a beauty!

 

[SamW]

Very well done Layne! You and the other engravers involved will be proud to present this at the show in January.

 

[colinskelly]

Fantastic work! I wish I could make it to Vegas this year to see it in person. A special thanks to you Layne for extra work on producing the videos on youtube of some of the processes you used. You are a true asset to the engraving community!

 

[Stefan]

Just wondering how much time was spent on such work?

 

[pilkguns]

Nice work by all.

 

[Archie Woodworth]

Very nice

 

[speeedy6]

Really nice ! I see you've snuck in an F.E.G.A. banner on the left side among the scrolls. Are those the grips that are staying with the finished gun ? The blank spaces on the sides, is that part of the design or is more work to go there ? Thanks for the pics , Mark

 

[handengraver]

Is is for real? I've never seen such beautiful job, drive for perfection, highest mastery of design and delivery. Thank You for sharing the pictures of this outstanding work of art.

 

[mvangle]

You folks have done a fantastic job.
Your contribution to FEGA is outstanding.
Looking forward to seeing it at the show.