2007 Raffle Gun

The American Pistolsmiths Guild 2007 presentation gun is an exquisite work by the worlds finest pistolsmiths. The base single action was furnished by Doug Donnelly of United States Firearms in Hartford, Connecticut . This, the finest single action Colt reproduction made today; is a machined from solid bar stock and expertly fitted and finished by master craftsmen at the USFA facility.

Custom work was performed on this fine six-gun by some of the finest custom pistolsmiths in the firearms industry today. Hamilton Bowen of Bowen Classic Arms (865-984-3583), Ron Power of Grand Master, LLC (573-372-5684), and Alex Hamilton of Ten-Ring Precision, Inc. (210-494-3063) performed mechanical, machine and hand work on internal and external surfaces to create a one of a kind single action which will increase in value as time passes.

The grips were cut from a solid block of exhibition grade French walnut and beautifully fitted by master grip maker, Roy Fishpaw of Lynchburg , Virginia who can be reached by phone at 434-993-3470 .

The engraving and perfectly executed gold inlay was performed by master engraver Brian Powley who can be reached at, 740-543-8443.

Les Yoder of Brookfield Cases built the beautiful French fit birdseye walnut presentation case complete with piano hinge, red velvet lining, and keyed lock. Brookfield Cases in Coopersville, Mi can be reached at, 616-997-9663 or see his Web page at info@brookfield.com .

The frame and hammer are beautifully color cased and the grip, barrel and ejector rod are hand polished and blued to a splendid shine. The screws and accent parts are heat blued to a bright blue.

The names of all the master craftsmen are engraved into this fine collectors gun which will enhance the value of this piece for scores of years.

There are only 950 raffle tickets aavailable. Many that entered the 2005 Raffle expressed interest in entering this year's raffle. Each year, several want to purchase tickets, but enter late and miss out.

Aside from membership dues, this is the Guild's only income source and means of furthering its goals of high quality and ethical business pactices. Many of you have helped the APG by purchasing tickets each year and I want you to know your support is greatly appreciated by the Guild and me.

The raffle tickets are $20.00 each. The drawing for the Guild raffle pistol was held on April 8, 2007 in Comer Georgia.

This raffle is held each year and there are two ways to get your raffle tickets:
 
A.  Please send name, address, telephone number and number of tickets requested, and your checks to Jim Stroh
Alpha Precision
www.alphaprecisioninc.com
jim@alphaprecisioninc.com
3238 Della Slaton Road
Comer, Georgia  30629
706-783-2131

OR

B.  Contact Marc Morganti to process credit card orders
www.geminicustoms.com
yoda1911@direcway.com
717 Botkins Road
Frankfort, Kentucky  40601
(502) 226-1230