American Handgunner – March / April 1985

Collecting historic custom guns and collecting contemporary custom guns are two fundamentally different pursuits, each with its own language, risks, and rewards. Whether you’re drawn to the detective work of tracing provenance on a 19th-century engraved Colt or the thrill of commissioning a bespoke rifle from a living maker, both paths demand knowledge, patience, and a passion that goes beyond logic.