The Strauss Pirate 36 caliber

WOW , there is a reason it says MS by your name.....you sir are truly a Master Smith.
Congrats

Thanks for the WIP , it was UberCool.
 
Well I have official word from Brian Hockstrat that my pistol/folder did indeed win the "Best Engraved Pistol" at the Firearms Engraving Guild Association Show!!
I hope to get some pictures soon. Whooo Hoooo!!
 
Fantastic! Woo-HOO! Way to go Bruce! That is one beautiful piece, I've told everyone I know about it. Congratulations!
 
:s11779::s11779::s11779:A big Thank You Guys! Yes, Its happy dance time!

I did find these pics on the web. Cant wait until the pro shots are taken.

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Dan Pierson said:
I'm with Butch. Where can I get the book?
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Thanks Dan,

The book is a coffee table sized book that has these photos and some text. Its not a genuine "how to" book but interesting to thumb through especially for makers. I bet my wife wouldnt make it through the first 5 pages and be bored to death.
Steve Janik is sorting through this entire wip and saving only the shots that are quality and self explanatory enough and sending them to the publisher. Its going to be a beautiful large book but I've no idea how expensive. He's done 3 books similar to this one and each is under $100 per copy. Kinda pricey but I use them for a sales tool and an ice breaker at shows. Mark Strauss gets the first copy. They even offer it with a leather cover for an extra fee naturally.

Steven is waiting patiently for the final professional photo for the books cover and last page. It wont take too long after that. They are amazingly fast with delivery.
 
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Well, its finally finished. See that didnt take long did it? This is its last night in beautiful Walla Walla. I'm going to miss this one when its gone.

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Absolutely stunning, Bruce. I love your eye for design & detail.
You really put a lot of work into that case since I saw it last.
I'll bet you've got one elated customer who can't wait to get his hands on this one!
I can't wait to see what's next,
Roger T
 
Stunning work!!
Unbelieveble what you've made there.
I want to thank you for all the postings of your work in progress.
Really enjoyed it.

Gr. Theo.
 
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!! not much else to say but Congrats to both of you.... I can still remember discussing things with you on the very first one you made,you have come a long way and may I say that I am proud to call you my friend.
 
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