The two most obvious distinctions which you are going to seeing other the next few weeks are the style of engraving and the figuring of the wood. Take for instance this first pair of guns that we have just completed.
The engraving has been executed by Frederique Lepinois whose work you are now familiar with from this blog. She has her own distinctive style which to our mind falls into the modern 'Italian', naturally a product of where she is based. This work comprises beautiful elaborate scrolls with fine game scenes wrapped in ornamental borders. There is always a delicate nature to this Italian style and it works really well with these small frame guns.
The wood on this pair is naturally rich in colour and has that fabulous contrast that we so often like to see here at the factory. It has always been our goal to provide our clients with the very best selection of wood from which to make their choice. Lets face it, we only build around 35 guns and rifles a year so we had best make each one very special. What better starting point than a fabulous piece of wood!
As the other guns come through, you will see just how diverse peoples taste can be which is why building bespoke guns and rifles is so much fun.
Neil McVeigh on January 1, 2017 at 11:41 am
Trigger fantastic looking guns.Simon will be proud that the continuation of excellence
goes on notwithstanding his absence.There will be no greater testimony to his memory than the pursuit of the best gun that can be made under your guidance.Happy new year to everybody .Let us hope we will have a lot to hope for in this new year.
Neil
Trigger on January 2, 2017 at 8:29 pm
We will all certainly continue the tradition. More blog posts will follow shortly with some great guns new and old to see.
Best regards
Trigger
Peter Buckley. on January 3, 2017 at 2:28 pm
Trigger
I wholeheartedly agree with you, “what better starting point than a fabulous piece of wood”!
When viewing a rack full of guns my eyes are always drawn firstly to the one with the best timber, with timber like your customer has chosen I would have no real need to look any further.
Fabulous pair of shotguns, the owner will be so proud shooting these stunning guns.
I am presuming the customer will perhaps be shooting over ‘Pointing dogs’ guessing by the calibre’s ordered and the type of engraving on the lock cover plates, beautiful engraving, I am making another presumption that the guns will weigh about 6lbs?
Please feel free to correct me on any of my guesses.
I feel I must say that I have found it somewhat difficult lately opening ’ The Explora ’ for obvious reasons, but life does go on.
Thank you Trigger for continuing the ‘Blog’ with new posts, looking forward to hear from some of your colleagues!
Keep on with the great work you are doing for ‘Westley Richards’ producing only the best of the best!!
Best Regards. Peter.