Pietta "Cattle Brand"

CraigC · Apr 10, 2021

To be honest, I didn't like cattle brand engraving at first. Then the more I studied engraving and the more original Colt's I drooled over, the more I changed my mind about them. I still wouldn't pay hand-cut engraving prices for this style but when I saw Pietta start offering it done with their laser engraving, I started lusting. So this .45Colt from Taylor's has a new home in Tennessee. I've got several of their laser engraved percussion guns and always thought them to be very nice for the modest price tag.

Now to figure out what kind of gunleather it would best model for.....

Rebel Dave · Apr 10, 2021

Nice.
I have several Uberti, and Pietta SAs, but not an engraved one as go yet. An engraved one i is on my list. I was looking on EMFs sight at all the "Californians" that are engraved, but most of them are out of stock. Guess I'll try Taylors.
Dave

Speedo66 · Apr 10, 2021

Nice!

CraigC said:
Now to figure out what kind of gunleather it would best model for.....

Something embellished with cattle brands, or too much of a theme?

Reinz · Apr 10, 2021

I agree with you Craig, to the extent that the “brand” engraving would not interest me for a first engraved gun, but I would enjoy adding one to an engraved collection.

I’m confident that if I found one in the wild I would own it shortly.

ontarget · Apr 10, 2021

Engraving is not my thing, but still a nice gun.
Different from classic style engraving so it does catch the eye though.

45 Dragoon · Apr 10, 2021

Good-looking revolver CraigC !!!

Mike

CraigC · Apr 10, 2021

Speedo66 said:
Nice!

Something embellished with cattle brands, or too much of a theme?

That's actually a possibility. I hadn't thought of it but I've seen a few. Here's a web pic I found.

Reinz · Apr 10, 2021

CraigC said:
That's actually a possibility. I hadn't thought of it but I've seen a few. Here's a web pic I found.

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The perfect compliment!

Pat Riot · Apr 10, 2021

Perhaps a very simple holster with little or no embellishment so as not to take away from the revolver?

NorthBorder · Apr 10, 2021

That silver would be set nicely in something black.

Armored farmer · Apr 10, 2021

NorthBorder said:
That silver would be set nicely in something black.

I definitely agree.
Deep floral carving.
Buscadero style with ornate silver buckle.

GeoDudeFlorida · Apr 10, 2021

Nice piece! I hate to say it but that revolver needs a Buscadero rig with native Mexican carving and silver with turquoise. Sort of a “High Chaparral” theme.

WestKentucky · Apr 10, 2021

An honest to goodness cattle brand on the holster would be awesome. Especially if it were a hair-on holster with the hair showing externally.

DukeConnor · Apr 10, 2021

I got one a few months ago because it reminded of my favorite cap gun i had as a lad.

doubleh · Apr 10, 2021

CraigC said:
That's actually a possibility. I hadn't thought of it but I've seen a few. Here's a web pic I found.

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Umm, no, a big fat NO. That thing makes my eyes hurt. Done better, a lot better, it might fly but I would have to see one to pass judgment. I lean to a full floral pattern along the lines of an Al Stholman pattern. He had some really good looking floral patterns.

Electricmo · Apr 10, 2021

Try as I might I just can’t warm up to engraved pistols. Nice looking piece non the less.

1KPerDay · Apr 10, 2021

Pretty cool. I could see myself warming up to that engraving.

Maybe some leather with an actual brand burned into it or something?

BigBore44 · Apr 10, 2021

Well, that’s...different. Wonder if they planned Pac-Man on the cylinder :thumbdown:

But I think I like it. Having grown up with cattlemen, I definitely have an appreciation for what a brand means. It’s more than just a mark for identification. For those like my grandfather who truly strived to produce the best possible beef they could through controlled breeding programs, and made a name for himself doing it, it’s a sense of pride.

J-Bar · Apr 10, 2021

CraigC,

You have demonstrated good taste in your creations. No need for my input. I just want to see what you come up with! Get to work and post pix soon.

ms6852 · Apr 11, 2021

That is a good looking gun. Congratulations!

bannockburn · Apr 11, 2021

CraigC

A beautiful gun! I for one like engraved guns. It takes an everyday firearm and elevates it to a higher, artistic level.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with in terms of complementing your new "cattle brand" single action!

dickydalton · Apr 11, 2021

I picked up a Pietta 1858, engraved, when they were on sale 3 or 4 years ago. it shoots great.

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