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Engraved by Master Engraver Mike Dubber
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Donated by Colt Manufacturing Company
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Metal preparation work and finish work by Turnbull Restoration
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Mike Dubber has engraved the gun with a variety of scrolls,
borders geometric patterns and precious metal inlays. The engraving theme is
that of the State of Florida and its rich heritage of Seminole Indian art.
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All borders of the gun are inlaid in 24K yellow gold' wire
terminating in leafy vignettes and scrolls.
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The serial number, CCA 2003, is also inlaid in 24K gold
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Entire undercarriage of the 1911 is detailed with 24K gold
point-pattern "diamondback" inlays, inspired by the decorative art found on
clothing, weaponry, shoulder bags and other such ornamentation of the Seminole
Indians.
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The trigger guard is inlaid with a raised 24K gold Seminole
Chief's piece_ pipe with feathers.
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The sides of the receiver, slide and associated safeties and
other external parts are engraved and inlaid in American style scroll.
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The Rampant Colt and certain parts of the original factory
stamping are inlaid in flush 24K gold.
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A portion of the original stamped Colt Manufacturing
nomenclature is also inlaid in 24K gold.
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The left panel of the slide is inlaid with a 24K raised gold
ribbon dedicating the 1911 to the 2003 Colt Collectors Association annual
meetings in Tampa, Florida.
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The right side of the slide is inlaid with a 24K raised gold
ribbon letter with "The Sunshine State with a central raised inlay of the
Florida State Flag done in sterling silver.
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The top of the slide is also bordered in 24K gold with leaf
terminals.
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At the front of the ejection port is a mirror image American
scroll pattern with a 24K gold rope tie in the center and 24K background fill in
selected areas. At the rear of the opening is a design motif dedicated to the
host state. It embraces Florida's coastal scenery including a Royal palm=
tree with palm ferns at its base. The palm and plant life is raised inlaid 18K
green gold.. A setting sun is inlaid in pure platinum. The motif is surrounded
in a 24K gold frame.
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Gripped in gorgeous, carved ivory, the team of Dan Chesiak and
Dennis Holland complete this beautiful gun. The left grip panel depicts a
beautiful raised carved scene of Seminole Indian life, complete with a Seminole
Indian and surrounding trees and palms. The right panel is a raised carved ivory
of the famous Florida gator, complete with his habitat.
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Housed in a beautiful standup, walnut display case made by Les
Yoder. The spectator can easily get a complete 360 degree view of the gun as it
sits upright in the glass casing. The lid lifts open for easy access and comes
with a descriptive standup plate that sits inside the case along with a wine
colored velvet interior and movable holders that display seven rounds of plated
dummy ammo and a gold plated clip. The future proud owner can also take the gun
from its standup display and store it in the French fitted wine colored velvet
drawer underneath.
