Author Topic: collaborative gun by Ken Gahagan and Ian Pratt (Read 11157 times)

k gahagan · « **on:** May 14, 2020, 05:56:39 PM »

This gun is one that Ian Prat and I worked on together starting at our gun making class at Canter's cave in January. We had a couple of goals one was to create something totally original but firmly based in tradition, and also to combine both brass and wrought iron in nearly all the components to play off of each other and add some interest. Heres what we came up with.

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elk killer · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2020, 06:18:53 PM »

WOW...!!!

David G · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2020, 07:14:48 PM »

Love the blending of the brass and iron without it being over done...just nice touches here and there. That’s a remarkable gun with a lot of details to make it interesting to look at.

Bob McBride · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2020, 07:20:08 PM »

Wow is right. The two of you have blown me away the last three you have done together. The iron and brass with that brass name plate..... Wire work around the patchbox..... I need a nap and a cigarette....

Robert Wolfe · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2020, 08:58:41 PM »

Fantastic work. I think the collaboration thing is working for you guys.

Marcruger · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2020, 10:16:40 PM »

Weeeeeeee doggie! I do like that. The details are fascinating. I love that patchbox, and the "bubble" engraving on the cheek inlays. I also like the wire line that follows the contour of the patchbox. Great finishes as well. I appreciate your sharing this with us Ken. God Bless, Marc

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2020, 10:51:44 PM »

@!*%!

k gahagan · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2020, 10:58:08 PM »

Thanks everyone and Tim I can only hope that's a good thing

Robert Wolfe · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2020, 11:22:59 PM »

I like the way the barrel signatures are done. Ken and Ian couldn't agree on who's name went first so they came up with an innovative solution!

Collector · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2020, 12:08:03 AM »

And, there's even artwork to be found where least expected - on the underside of the patchbox lid at the hinge... a nice touch.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2020, 12:50:44 AM »

You guys hit a home run with that one, a Grand Slam Home Run!

Oil Derek · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2020, 01:50:35 AM »

Oh my, My O my! This is exactly the gun I envision wanting built in .40 calibre! Enamoured with a step wrist/toe rifle with that touch of iron. Splendid build men.

guido · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2020, 02:54:51 AM »

SO COOL! love it don't ever break up!

Bob Roller · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2020, 02:59:53 AM »

Well done but NOT overdone

Bob Roller

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2020, 03:26:12 AM »

Looks very honest and believable to me I really like it!

k gahagan · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2020, 03:30:42 AM »

Thanks again everyone and Bob that was the plan, glad it might have worked

Karl Kunkel · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2020, 03:58:11 AM »

Holy Moly

Brian Jordan · « **Reply #17 on:** May 15, 2020, 12:53:51 PM »

Truly amazing work! You guys make a great team!

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #18 on:** May 15, 2020, 02:25:48 PM »

Nifty.

heinz · « **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2020, 02:48:40 PM »

Great workmanship. A really great artistic statement. The brass to iron fits are amazing.

BOB HILL · « **Reply #20 on:** May 15, 2020, 03:58:35 PM »

Fantastic work by two of my favorite artists. I love everything about it.
Bob

DBoone · « **Reply #21 on:** May 15, 2020, 04:32:25 PM »

Great team! Top shelf in every way!

t.caster · « **Reply #22 on:** May 15, 2020, 04:42:01 PM »

SUPER C O O L colaberation!

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #23 on:** May 15, 2020, 04:54:14 PM »

Quote from: k gahagan on May 14, 2020, 10:58:08 PM

Thanks everyone and Tim I can only hope that's a good thing

You Bet it is. Let's say it is an extreme exclamation. TC

k gahagan · « **Reply #24 on:** May 15, 2020, 06:38:14 PM »

thanks again everyone and Tim I was hanging on the edge with that one glad it turned out well

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Author Topic: collaborative gun by Ken Gahagan and Ian Pratt (Read 11157 times)