Behind the Build: Eggerling Bespoke 1911
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- Take a look at the inspiration behind the Eggerling Bespoke 1911, a set of Damascus Steel 1911s by Cabot Guns.
The adjective bespoke is a bit old fashioned, but often applies to something of immense value. Bespoke refers to items that are handcrafted, custom made, or those for which a unique approach was taken to produce. All three of these definitions apply to Cabot’s Eggerling Bespoke pistols, a rare, two-gun offering that sets yet another standard by transforming the most exquisite Damascus steel into wondrous 1911 pistols.
Throughout history, the skill and imagination of blacksmiths and weapon makers have contributed to the story of man through both tools and art. The Eggerling Bespoke pistols represent the pinnacle of these professions. Damascus steels have been coveted by warriors, chieftains, princes, and kings, who sought the finest blacksmiths and weapon makers because of their uncanny ability to transform Damascus steel into the finest weapons on earth.
Presented with an opportunity to collaborate with the modern equivalent of these ancient Damascene craftsmen, we challenged Robert Eggerling-American metal artist and unquestionable master of Damascus-to create unique steel blocks large enough to yield two frames and two slides.
Years in the making, the Eggerling Bespoke pistols mark the first time we’ve paired custom patterned, hand forged Damascus slide and frame billets together. These beautiful 1911 pistols constitute a perfect balance of vision, dedication, and craftsmanship. Every tool, whether an antiquated forge or the latest generation of CNC machines, had to be wielded by resolute craftsmen who have devoted their lives to becoming world class tradesmen. Cabot has spent years of blood, sweat, and even a few tears, as they refined the processes of machining, blending, etching, polishing, and coloring of Damascus steel. The Eggerling Bespoke pistols represent the fruits of that labor-a crowning achievement.
A list of stunning features the proud owner(s) of the Eggerling Bespoke pistols will enjoy begins with the shimmering hues within the Damascus steel itself, drawn forth by Eggerling’s skill. The mesmerizing colors are enhanced by matching patterns from frame to slide, reminiscent of Arabesque designs artfully crafted by some ancient swordsmith. From the diamond front sight to the crystal-clear Lucite grips that reveal the modified window cut magazines, every component has been carefully hand built and assembled. Despite their similarities, these pistols were made to be distinct from one another and feature different front slide designs, making each one unique.
For the Eggerling Bespoke pistols, Cabot has utilized every aspect of our acquired knowledge and attention to detail. From countless hours spent forging, aerospace-tolerance machining, hand finishing, and polishing, to assuring the woodgrain on each case matched perfectly, this set of pistols is truly a bespoke vision from concept to execution.
Spectacular work, and I love hearing the craftsmanship story behind it. Please do more of such origin stories on 1911's that I'll only ever get to admire.
More are on their way!
Stunning pistols.
Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing how it was made. Yes, I hope you will do more videos like this.
More to come!
An Eggerling would be a dream…
You guys should make a Paul Harrell 1911. Simple, clean, straightforward, but awesome, like Paul.
Beautiful!
Thank you!
What a great behind the scenes story of these pistols! I especially loved the previous video you did interviewing Robert Eggerling. Rob & Nick, Have you thought of doing a coffee table art quality book that documents these all of your beautiful OAK guns and the stories behind their creations? If so, I would buy copy #1!!!
We have thought about it! It’s a lot of work but I expect it would be very well received!
@@Cabot1911 I bet most of your loyal customers would buy one and be willing to pay the price necessary for a small batch printing.
Well, I'll live the rest of my life wondering where 15 minutes of it could have been spent differently. Thank you.
then you are one level higher than INFINITY guns