1928 Colt RSP
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I had some very nice 1928 plates made some time back, before the Halo deal went down. The maker pulled them at that point, and I have been working on getting him back on it. I just spoke to him about it a couple of weeks back. I hope to be able to make these available very soon.
As to engraving, I can refer you to the fellow who did the transferable plates shown in Dolf's books. He does amazing work, but it costs. I'll have to get a pic of mine up soon, but you can see an example on my Remington parts WTB thread, posted by B.A.R. Gunner on page 3.
As to engraving, I can refer you to the fellow who did the transferable plates shown in Dolf's books. He does amazing work, but it costs. I'll have to get a pic of mine up soon, but you can see an example on my Remington parts WTB thread, posted by B.A.R. Gunner on page 3.
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I hope to have news on direct availability of these plates any day now. Meanwhile, here is a pic of the unfinished plate. They will be un engraved, just as seen in this pic.
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And here is the engraving style I chose. If you look at the image Dan linked above, that style is available from the same engraver. I just chose a different version for mine. I think the "Model 37" on Dan's pic was done on M37 registered plates that were adapted to build a number of 1928 kits on. If there is interest in these engravings, I can see about that.
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And here is the engraving style I chose. If you look at the image Dan linked above, that style is available from the same engraver. I just chose a different version for mine. I think the "Model 37" on Dan's pic was done on M37 registered plates that were adapted to build a number of 1928 kits on. If there is interest in these engravings, I can see about that.
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dammit lucky you got me interested in a another water cooled. And I thought 1500 was alot when I bought a 1928 kit from OOW ! now they are 2500 + . Unless someone knows where a kit can be got or less ?
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1928 RSP's still available?
Are these 1928 RSP's and engraving services still available?
Are these 1928 RSP's and engraving services still available?
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Can you share the engraver,s on the board
Here is one that does A+ work. He also can engrave from a design or picture such as COLT's
http://www.orion-arms.com/new/
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Lucky, just curious...
How do you keep from duplicating serial numbers of transferrable guns already in existence? Do the numbers have to be submitted in advance to ATF for verification of availability?
Some numbers would already be in the NFA registry, but what about the transferrable semi plates already in existence with custom serial numbers where the manufacturer has paid the SOT?
I already had some tense moments once trying to convince LEOs that P-38's had the same serial numbers duplicated 3 times by different manufacturers when they showed up to confiscate mine and have a few words with me about my whereabouts on a certain day because it was allegedly stolen in a burglary where there were fatalities.
I'd hate to think that somebody else might have another Colt 1928, serial #799! Not that it has the potential to be used in a crime in this case, as the value of the exclusivity of having one of the first 954 (?)
How do you keep from duplicating serial numbers of transferrable guns already in existence? Do the numbers have to be submitted in advance to ATF for verification of availability?
Some numbers would already be in the NFA registry, but what about the transferrable semi plates already in existence with custom serial numbers where the manufacturer has paid the SOT?
I already had some tense moments once trying to convince LEOs that P-38's had the same serial numbers duplicated 3 times by different manufacturers when they showed up to confiscate mine and have a few words with me about my whereabouts on a certain day because it was allegedly stolen in a burglary where there were fatalities.
I'd hate to think that somebody else might have another Colt 1928, serial #799! Not that it has the potential to be used in a crime in this case, as the value of the exclusivity of having one of the first 954 (?)
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Conch1, You bring up an interesting question. As a semi auto, since it would be a home build, the number shouldn't matter, even if it matches one in the NFA. They will not show as the same model. If one were building on a registered plate, that would have a number already. Mine is numbered to match my trunnion number. If you follow that rule, you should be totally safe.
The transferable 1928s, most of which were build in 1917A1 style, were largely made on existing M37 registered plates that were extensively reworked. That's why they say "Model 37", and they are papered as M37s since that's what the rules required. The fellow who did that work is also the engraver I used. I spent some time tracking him down, and the two designs pictured/linked on this thread are his handiwork.
That brings up a question, raised by sidewinder above. I have great respect for Orion and know the quality of the work he does. However, I also have to respect the proprietary work of the fellow referred to above. I can't stop anyone from copying from the images, and these designs were published elsewhere long before it was done here. But I can't go out of my way to aid that. It's an ethical issue for me. Now, if anyone wants the name of the engraver who originally did these designs and who I used, e-mail or PM me and I'll give his name and contact info privately. He is very good, but you do pay for his talent.
The transferable 1928s, most of which were build in 1917A1 style, were largely made on existing M37 registered plates that were extensively reworked. That's why they say "Model 37", and they are papered as M37s since that's what the rules required. The fellow who did that work is also the engraver I used. I spent some time tracking him down, and the two designs pictured/linked on this thread are his handiwork.
That brings up a question, raised by sidewinder above. I have great respect for Orion and know the quality of the work he does. However, I also have to respect the proprietary work of the fellow referred to above. I can't stop anyone from copying from the images, and these designs were published elsewhere long before it was done here. But I can't go out of my way to aid that. It's an ethical issue for me. Now, if anyone wants the name of the engraver who originally did these designs and who I used, e-mail or PM me and I'll give his name and contact info privately. He is very good, but you do pay for his talent.
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