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Earlier this year Ted was asked to build a prize gun for the 2006 Single Stack Classic being held at the end of this month in Quincy, Illinois. And while I could easily use up a few thousand words to describe the amount of detail, care, and time spent crafting a gun to this level I think it's best if I let the pictures do the majority of the talking.

The gun shown here is what Signature Grade is all about, a defining no holds barred true custom gun. No detail left unattended, no expense spared, and nothing but the best effort put forth with every file stroke or layer of finish applied to one off hand crafted stock panels.

To go with a piece such as this we called upon our pal Josh Bulman at Bulman Gunleather for a carry rig. By crafting this beautiful and practical two-tone carry rig out of Ostrich, Josh went above and beyond to make something that is not only classy and complimentary to the package but also stands out on its own as a fitting example of his talent. Very nice my friend!

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Heirloom Precision
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DAYUM!!!!!

If only I knew how to shoot.......

Great match......even greater gun!
I'd really enjoy seeing some 'unknown' take the match and the gat.
Rob has plenty already.

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I think this year's prize case is going to be the best ever. Between this and John's gun, plus of course the Heinie gun, and I'm sure a few others, it ought to be a doozy.

I don't drool over many guns out there, but this one is fantastic!

What would something like this cost?

Oooooh, very nice. Some lucky Springfield shooter is going home very happy. Good luck to all shooters.

Damn it I was going to shoot the single stack classic this year too until the wife told me I had other plans for that week. Maybe next year I can take Robbies gun from him.

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"Domari Nolo"

Very nice gun. Don't you think all the top shooters have plenty already, though ?
Not to mention the freebies they get - to the victor goes the spoils.

Wow. Slick.

I was told that currently the SSC match award prizes on the Lewis system, similar to the GSSF matches. Plus, the winners of stages, classes, etc. who shoot Springfield Armory pistols are eligible to win the prize custom 1911s. Winners of stages, classes, etc. that don't shoot Springfield guns win stock SA Milspecs.

Beautiful, a work of art!

why dont they just give the gun to rob leatham before the match starts..... lol.

(this is the match he's won for 10-11 years right?)

AWESOME! Man, I wish I could shoot too.

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ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE
Thunder Ranch THG & UR(x2), Gunsite 250C,
Yavapai Firearms Acad HG1(x2), HG2, & SG,
Shootrite Prvt Inst HG, NRA Life Member

Now that's one gorgeous blaster!

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The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love and something to hope for.

Excellent all the way. I like the color on the grip screws and slide stop end.

Ross

Guys, check the polish on the grip screws. In some of the first pictures you can see the photographer reflected in them!

WOW!! Thats amazing!! Is the beavertail a S&A thats been massaged? It looks awesome!

Absofriekenlutely brutal, man!! I love the blending of the MSH and the BT grip safety looks awesome. Very nice indeed.
Lenny

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Show 'em where you live....

Beautiful work Ted!

WOW!!!

That is awesome, love the small parts with nitride blueing and the rest off the gun is .....wow!!! I gotta know.... Who's grip safety is that?? It has great lines, and not to mention it's well fitted! Did the rear tangs get welded/ built up, or did it blend in that well to a Springer frame?? Great work as usual.

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The work is awsome, but the pictures are even more wonderful. I just wish I could take pictures like that. Very Nice Job, Ted!

Very nice build, Ted. Ultra clean. You did good, buddy.

Josh, your art compliments and makes the package complete.

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CT Brian Custom
'Blending Art With Firepower'

What a gorgeous gun! My hat is off to you Theo.. And you too Jason for those beautiful pictures.

The leather is stunning, and I know how hard curly worked on the Ostrich to get it looking that good!

That's gonna be some prize!
Lou

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Alessi Holsters, Inc.
You'll never know it's there, until you need it...

The only thing wrong with that entire rig is that it's not mine ...Tom

Pardon my ignorance in this matter, but what is a "Prize Gun" in this case?
Is it for sale, auction or raffle?

A prize to be won at the Single Stack Classic.

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damian@adcofirearms.com
http://www.adcofirearms.com

I've started a thread on the SSC with some further comments on Ted's gun and the dawg who won it
http://www.louderthanwords.us/forum/vie ... 4048#24048

That's not a gun..........it's an artist's master stroke!!!!!!!! What a gorgeous blend of steel, wood and skin......

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I wanted to breathe smoke.....