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

Hugh · 07-03-2008, 12:22 AM

Rod WMG · 07-03-2008, 01:59 AM

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

Navy · 07-03-2008, 07:19 AM

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

Ron Wood · 07-03-2008, 09:52 AM

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'!

Navy · 07-03-2008, 11:35 AM

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

Ron Smith · 07-03-2008, 12:03 PM

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

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

LugerVern · 07-03-2008, 12:09 PM

Nice! Ok, I like BBQ guns

Hugh · 07-03-2008, 01:21 PM

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:

Ron Wood · 07-03-2008, 01:54 PM

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!

Hugh · 07-03-2008, 04:24 PM

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

Navy · 07-03-2008, 08:03 PM

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

Tom A

Rod WMG · 07-03-2008, 09:10 PM

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

Went Blakely · 07-04-2008, 12:24 AM

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

Navy · 07-04-2008, 09:58 AM

Tac,

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

Tom A

Navy · 07-04-2008, 05:26 PM

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

07-03-2008, 12:22 AM	#1
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Couldn't resist; newest Bar-B-Q gun: __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

07-03-2008, 09:52 AM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	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'! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-03-2008, 12:03 PM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Summer will be on August 3rd this year. It was delayed due to inclement weather. Purty Faincy Shootin' Eye'rn ther' Hugh.... __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

07-03-2008, 01:21 PM	#8
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	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: __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

07-03-2008, 01:54 PM	#9
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	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! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-03-2008, 01:59 AM	#2
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not really my cuppa tea...uh, BBQ sauce, but nice nevertheless.

07-03-2008, 07:19 AM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	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

07-03-2008, 11:35 AM	#5
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	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

07-03-2008, 12:09 PM	#7
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Nice! Ok, I like BBQ guns

07-03-2008, 04:24 PM	#10
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Ron, True! but I haven't been able to find an engraved SA in my price range yet! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

07-03-2008, 08:03 PM	#11
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	That 1911 is to die for. What a wonderful looking piece. Tom A

07-03-2008, 09:10 PM	#12
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Man, Hugh, even if I'm not a particular fan of engraved guns, THEM IS NICE!

07-04-2008, 12:24 AM	#13
Went Blakely User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 231 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	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 __________________ Went Blakely

07-04-2008, 09:58 AM	#14
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Tac, It must have broken your heart to part with that one...I know it would have broken mine. Tom A

07-04-2008, 05:26 PM	#15
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	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