Firearms and Parts Engraving
24k gold and fine silver inlay, Ornamental and Traditional Scroll Engraving.
Colt 1851 Navy s/n 10483 - Second Generation, "C" Series,
(Completed in November, 2010)
Featuring: Elephant ivory grips by Jim Alaimo of Nutmeg Sports, Case color by Turnbull Mfg., Gold plating by Reliable Plating and bluing by Steven Cale of Scott Depot, West Virginia.
Engraving: 24k fine line, flush inlay fourishes, borders, barrel address and serial numbers. Traditional scroll with mild relief background and super fine bead punched background.
This is a commissioned piece.
Remington 1858 New Model Army Cap & Ball
(Completed in August, 2008)
........ silver inlay, bead punch background, custom fabricated walnut grips. Bluing by Steve Cale.
Commissioned Engraved Parts by
Custom Gunmaker Steven M. Cale of Scott Depot, West Virginia
Grip cap with fine, 24k gold inlay monogram.
24k gold inlay on a bolt handle ...
Sako floorplate & trigger guard (completed February 2009)
24K inlay floral border, fine silver inlay monogram
Mier lever operated Mauser floorplate (completed in November 2007)
The above Mauser floorplate finished and installed in the rifle.
Buttplate of above Mauser rifle.
Colt Government Model 1911 Series '70
"West Virginia Theme" - Inspired by the West Virginia Theme Chopper
The gold inlay and sroll engraved slide with silver inlay elephant ivory grips photos below:
(completed in December 2006)
24k Gold Inlay Scenes: Left side- Charleston Capitol Dome, Seneca Rock, Right side - New River Gorge, Cardinal
Top of slide: West Virginia State Seal.
Grips: Silver Inlaid Elephant Ivory - Left: Brooktrout : "Almost Heaven", Right: Black Bear: "Wild, Wonderful". (cut from Morgan silver dollars)
Special Thanks to:
Eric Denemark (Owner) - For his patience.
Steven Cale of "Timberline Outfitters L.L.C." (Scott Depot, W.V.) for Refinishing & Assembly,
and Ed Connors Jr. of "Ed's Photogenics" in Ripley for the Photography
Smith & Wesson Model 64 - Stainless Steel
Original satin finish has been removed and surface has been mirror polished prior to engraving. Grips are bonded ivory.
Completed in 2006
Closeups of the engraved sides...
