Gallery Catalog
Project Owner
Lawrence Peterson
Project Type
Member
Category
Member
Lawrence Peterson had a request from a friend for a “vampire gun” case. The friend had the engraving accomplished by a master engraver and needed the case built. Unwilling initially to take on a task beyond his capabilities, with the help of other club members the final piece exceeded the expectations of all. Teo, Scott, Eckhard, Daryl and Van Ooyen, to name a few. The photos from the original case in the museum are included below. There are additional photos, and an interesting video, from the museum at:
https://www.nramuseum.org/guns/the-galleries/robert-e-petersen-collection/exceptional-engraved-handguns/vampire-hunter%27s-colt.aspx#
The description from the museum: The ultimate sidearm for any vampire hunter, this elaborately engraved, silver-plated Colt .38 Special Detective Special revolver is fitted within a coffin-shaped ebony case that holds holy water, mirror, a wooden stake and silver bullets cast in the shape of miniature vampire heads. The gothic engraving includes bats on the cylinder, a cross at the muzzle, and a rampant colt on a coffin.
Wood in the project: African Blackwood, African Bloodwood, Black & White Veneer, Wenge, Morado, Walnut, Yellow Heart, Teak, and Purple Heart
The brass hinges are Burford stop hinges and the silver hinges are Vertex stop hinges. Lawrence received assistance from Gary Fox which is alway appreciated.