American Pistolsmiths Guild presents - Gun of the Year 2004

The prestigious American Pistolsmiths Guild has once again combined their collective talents into yet another remarkable example of the gun-making art. Bused upon a classic Browning Hi-Power, this "once in a lifetime" pistol displays the degree of impeccable workmanship that keeps the American Pistolsmiths Guild firmly in their position at the top of their craft.

As usual, the Guild called upon their members to offer particular skills to enhance the various features of the Hi-Power, From metal work to action work and everything in-between, this is a Hi-Power of unparalleled beauty and performance, one very fortunate winner will take home.

Irv Stone of Bar-Sto Precision installed one of their excellent match barrels, as only they can. Irv's phone number is (760) 367-2747 and they can handle your Hi-Power (or anything else).

Alex Hamilton of Ten-Ring Precision completed an action job, complete with internal over-travel, installed high-figured cocobolo wood grips, polished and finish-blued the metal. Alex's phone number is (210) 494-3063 if you want to speak to the man himself.

Jim Stroh of Alpha Precision decorated the rear of the slide in perfectly executed 40 lines-per-inch checkering. Jim's phone number is (706)783-2131 and he'd love to talk to you.

Neil Keller of Kustom Ballistics cut difficult to execute fishscales on the front of the grip. Neil's phone number is (260)724-3065 if you need some yourself.

Tim Dillon of Brownell's stippled the rear of the grip. Tim's telephone number is (515) 623-5401 if you're in the market for some of your own.

Richard Heinie of Heinie Specialty Products machined in a set of his low profile front and rear night sights. Richard's phone number is, (217) 228-9500 and he can do a set for you too.

Brian Pawley inlaid a 24 carat gold border around the top rim of the slide and engraved the rest of the pistol with modified American-style engraving, incorporating all the names and logos of the men who helped turn this fine, but plain Browning High Power, into a work of art the winner is sure to treasure forever. Brian's Web address is www.powleyengraving.com.

Matt Del Fatti of Del Fatti Leather who I see as one of the finest leather craftsmen to ply the trade, cut and sewed a mahogany-colored holster with two magazine scabbards, custom fit to this Browning. Matt's phone number is (715) 267-6420 and he'll probably make you something you'll never forget.

The 2004 High Power presentation pistol is possibly the American Pistolsmiths Guild's finest custom pistol yet!

Please send a stamped, self addressed envelope to: Jim Stroh, American Pistolsmiths Guild 3238 Della Slaton Rd., Corner GA 30629; (706)783-2131. We cannot accept credit cards. There will be 950 raffle tickets available at $20 each. Checks should be made payable to American Pistolsmiths Guild. Entrees will be accepted until all tickets are sold, or until the day of the drawing, which ever comes first. The drawing will be April 18, 2004 at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Pittsburgh, PA. Good luck!

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