Couldn't resist; newest Bar-B-Q gun:
 

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Not really my cuppa tea...uh, BBQ sauce, but nice nevertheless.

tac,

In Texas and the southwest of the uSA generally, folks are inclined to wear a gun as a part of their daily working gear, especially farmers, ranchers, etc. When there is a social event, such as a bar-b-que, they like to dress up a bit and still wear their side arm, but prefer a piece with a bit more visual pzazz. Consequently there is a market for finely engraved and inlaid pieces such as this. They have become known as Bar-B-Que guns for their frequent appearance at such events.

Tom A

That is a very unique combination of scroll engraving and gold line inlay where they interlace...kinda neat. Not sure what kind of pterodactyls those are on the grips tho'!:)

Yes indeed, Tac. I lived in kaiserslautern germany for 5 years and it poured constantly there; when I was working in Washington State some years back during the months of October, November and December, I think I saw the sun for 20 minutes one afternoon. Otherwise, dark, gloomy and wet all the time.

Not my idea of whet fer, but a financially rewarding gig.

tom A

Summer will be on August 3rd this year. It was delayed due to inclement weather.

Purty Faincy Shootin' Eye'rn ther' Hugh....

Nice! Ok, I like BBQ guns :)

Ron,

I had the same thought as you. I guess that the carving artist had not developed his skills to where he could correctly depict an eagle:(

Tac,
Tom is correct. The term Bar-B-Que Gun originated with the Texas Rangers & early Texas lawmen. Those that could afford them owned a "working gun' and a "fancy gun". They wore their working guns everyday on the job. When they had to make a court appearance, attend a social function, public bar-b-q (cook out), etc, they "dressed up" by wearing their fancy guns and tooled leather holsters. These became known as Bar-B-Q guns. Sometimes the competition grew fierce as to who could wear the fanciest gun & rig.

Here are a few more examples for your viewing pleasure:

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Geez Hugh, purty shootin' irons but not a single-action in the bunch! :) Makes me want to fire up the grill and see if I can lure in a few!

Ron,
True! but I haven't been able to find an engraved SA in my price range yet!:(

That 1911 is to die for. What a wonderful looking piece.

Tom A

Man, Hugh, even if I'm not a particular fan of engraved guns, THEM IS NICE!

Interesting about the whole 'BBQ guns' thing, i had no idea about such practices, learn something new daily :) Some real purdy looking pieces, but i'm with Tom, i'll take the M1911 thanks :D

Tac,

It must have broken your heart to part with that one...I know it would have broken mine.

Tom A

Well Tac, one thing you can say: HM gubmint didn't ruin no cheap guns from your collection. Was any compensation paid, or were they simply confiscated/ruined?

Tom A