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Probably the most ornate gun ever.

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:40 am
by Vikram
One may not like the taste.But, the details and the quality of engraving and carving on this gun is incredible and I have never seen such intricate work.

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Le-Pag ... =100093554
Le Page ( Presentation) Percussion Hammergun, This magnificent Le Page was the corner stone of the Famous Harold's Club Museum. In the museum catalog the information states this masterpiece by Le Page was gifted from then French President M. Paul Jules Grevy to the President of Mexico one Don Manuel Gonzalas in 1879. The Le Page was reported to have been built in 1860. The Le Page has very elaborate carving and engraving throughout the entire piece. This is truly a one of a kind display of craftsmanship. Every time you look at the piece you discover something hidden in the engraving, from birds, rabbits, peacocks, dogs, foxes and even faces. This Le Page was examined by many of today's Premiere Dealers and Manufactures. Their opinions are that this gun is in the top handful of the finest guns in the world, if not the best. It is also featured in the 1851 London Crystal Palace Exhibition Catalog, as an illustration.
Price: $ 450,000

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Vikram

Re: Probably the most ornate gun ever.

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:01 am
by Sakobav
Wow great engraving thanks for sharing

Cheers

Re: Probably the most ornate gun ever.

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:11 pm
by nagarifle
even the tools are a work of art, bit over the top as i would be worried about using it in the field. cheers

Re: Probably the most ornate gun ever.

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:14 pm
by Olly
This is amazing work.... thanks for sharing, Vikram !

Re: Probably the most ornate gun ever.

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:08 pm
by captain
Hi Vikram,

Truely a great piece of work, Thanks for sharing mate

Regards
Captain

Re: Probably the most ornate gun ever.

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:11 pm
by hvj1
Magnificent! Thanks for sharing Vikram.

Re: Probably the most ornate gun ever.

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:27 pm
by winnie_the_pooh
Great way to make friends. :D

Thanks for posting this Vikram

Re: Probably the most ornate gun ever.

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:07 am
by Vikram
I am glad you all liked it.

Has anyone seen the examples of Mexican style horse saddles?At least in pictures? May not be to everyone's liking but very ornately done.

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Vikram

Re: Probably the most ornate gun ever.

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:33 am
by cottage cheese
Saar, I am having a Udaipur make DBML...I am wanting like that design in my gun also saar... :)

Who is able to do like that design...please phone to me.

Re: Probably the most ornate gun ever.

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:41 am
by timmy
Oh, my! This is incredible! What wonderful art! Thanks for sharing this, Vikram.