Clapton's Guns up for Auction.

[targa911S]

I wonder what he's buying?

http://www.shootingsportsman.com/Shooting-Sportsman-Online/Online-2008/Guitar-Gods-Guns-to-Go-Under-the-Gavel/

[onlycafe]

shhhhh, don't tell tabs.

[tabs]

GUNS? Where are the GUNS?

[RPKESQ]

Now those are what real quality guns look like.

[id10t]

Too bad I'm poor....

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by RPKESQ

Now those are what real quality guns look like.

yes sir. absolutely. you know any of those makers?

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by tabs

GUNS? Where are the GUNS?

"I fed the sheriff, but I did not feed the deputy"

[targa911S]

The sale, on December 11 at Hammersmith, West London, will be conducted by auctioneers Holts, of Norfolk.

Here is the catalog.

http://auctions.holtandcompany.co.uk/asp/searchresults.asp?st=U

[onewhippedpuppy]

Somehow I doubt it's because he needs the money. I don't know anything about those guns, but they are certainly beautiful.

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

probably for his Crossroads center

[cab83_750]

I used to like Clapton (I still do). Unfortunately, everytime I hear his songs/music, it reminds me of his child falling from the building.

Really, really sad. I just heard about it, and after many many years, it still makes me sad.

[RPKESQ]

Originally Posted by targa911S

yes sir. absolutely. you know any of those makers?

I know all of those markers. I worked on jobs for all of them and knew/know many on a personal level. I have worked for Holland & Holland and Rigby as a fulltime employee (as compared to a contractor).

[targa911S]

do you know the guys that scratched up those receivers?

[charleskieffner]

wayyyyy toooo pretty to shoot. man thems some nice shooting irons.

tabs must be foaming and touching himself at this auction. come to think of it.............i'm foaming at the mouth and touching myself over these.

[pwd72s]

Gorgeous stuff...like posted above, too pretty to take afield. Aye, there is the rub.

[RPKESQ]

Originally Posted by targa911S

do you know the guys that scratched up those receivers?

Yes, I do. This level of "scratching" adds anywhere from 20% to 75% to the costs of the guns. Many top engravers have several years backlog that will add to the delivery time of the firearm.

Most people cannot tell good engraving from mediocre. When animals are included it is easy. You should be able to tell sex and specie exactly. By that I mean that it not only looks like a duck, you can tell it is a Lessor Scaup female duck. Of course some animals have no distinguishing coloration or pattern between the sexes. Woodcock all look the same until you peek under the feathers!

The very best engravers can easily reproduce the individual personality of the subject in metal. That means you will be able to recognize your Black Lab from any other Black Lab.

BTW, these guns are built and used in the field by most of their owners. They are custom fitted and balanced for that individual.

[ramonesfreak]

Eric Clapton Sells His Gun Collection
December 14th, 2008 10:00am EST

Eric Clapton British rock legend Eric Clapton has earned $659,000 from an auction of 13 of his prized shotguns.

All of the weapons were engraved with the Cream veteran's initials EPC - and one pair came with a set of ornate pictures showing Clapton strumming a guitar under a tree.

A spokesman for Holt's auctioneers in Norfolk, England, says, "He sold because he has developed a preference for a particular type of gun."

[m21sniper]

Originally Posted by RPKESQ

I have worked for Holland & Holland and Rigby as a fulltime employee

Hmmm, every man has some redeeming qualities i suppose.

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by m21sniper

Hmmm, every man has some redeeming qualities i suppose.

Oh yes, he and I have spoken. It was humbling.