RUSS HAMM 14K GOLD INLAID 17 LOCK TRIGGER GUARD FLINTLOCK

I have had this for years and just dug it out again & thought I would share some pictures on some of the muzzleloading forums.
This is a customized Russ Hamm # 17 lock along with a 2 piece trigger guard.
Pierced with 14k Gold rivets & inlays etc.
You can see the 14k hallmark on the dragon.
Even the nut has a gold top added and the top jaw screw has an inlaid band of gold.
The trigger guard is pierced with gold and even the sides and ends are inlaid.
No idea how deep the side inlays go.
There is an eagle on the cock, leaves on the jaws, maybe a vulture & trusty hunting dog on the side plate along with some foliage.
The frizzen has the dragon & leaves.
This is truly one of a kind!

Re: RUSS HAMM 14K GOLD INLAID 17 LOCK TRIGGER GUARD FLINTLOC

WOW!

Re: RUSS HAMM 14K GOLD INLAID 17 LOCK TRIGGER GUARD FLINTLOC

:applause: :applause: :applause:

That is truly a one of a kind :!: Really nice work. What is something like that worth :?: I wonder how long it took to create that trigger guard and hammer :?:

Ray......... :huh?:

Re: RUSS HAMM 14K GOLD INLAID 17 LOCK TRIGGER GUARD FLINTLOC

Hi Ray,

I have absolutely no idea on cost. The gold value alone would be up there & then there is the time & workmanship to create it.

Re: RUSS HAMM 14K GOLD INLAID 17 LOCK TRIGGER GUARD FLINTLOC

It sure is some quality craftsmanship. That's going to be a " hand me down on the one of a kind " :!: A real beauty all around.

Ray.......... :yeah:

Re: RUSS HAMM 14K GOLD INLAID 17 LOCK TRIGGER GUARD FLINTLOC

So cool and a very nice peace.