Modified Over & Under shotgun

[Phil Dart]

Another commission. The customer didn't want a clip that looked kike a gun - I can't say I blame him - so some may remember I was asking around a while ago about bullet pens that the clip could be removed. Between us, the customer and I eventually plumped for an Over and Under (its a PSI kit from Turners Retreat) and I set about taking it apart to remove the supplied clip, which is hideous, and replace it with a different one. Luckily I have a few kicking around the place to choose from.

The hardware needed to be modified with the careful use of a file and the clip gasket had to be modified too, but this is the result. The cap is turned from red ebonite, and the barrel is turned from part of a reclaimed whisky cask. Not my idea of a fine writing instrument - it's vast and heavy, but I wasn't the one paying the bill, and the customer is delighted, so is my bank manager.

 

[fortress]

A very special pen indeed Phil, looks amazing, you have done well Sir.

 

[Les ELm]

Nicely done.

Les

 

[flexi]

Really like that cap...red ebonite....hmm....i need to get some....cracking pen there Walter.....great idea

 

[silver]

Superb looking pen Phil, well executed and finish is spot on.

But if Walter had any input to making it I can see why it's a top end pen tho Phil..

 

[Ray7756]

Very nice pen, not my cup of tea but as you say the customer is a happy chappie and thats what counts

Cheers
Ray

 

[Walter]

Really like that cap...red ebonite....hmm....i need to get some....cracking pen there Walter.....great idea

Wasn't me it was Phil, but I agree both the alternative clip and the red ebonite are great ideas.

 

[Phil Dart]

....cracking pen there Walter

Thanks Brad.

Have you started on the Christmas spirit already [MENTION=626]flexi[/MENTION] ? Or maybe that nice young lady in your Christmas avatar has distracted you a little.

 

[flexi]

Ooops sorry Phil....Walter has posted a few of these lately....at least i know where the ebonite came from:wink:
Oh and whats wrong with my avitar......i thought very festive

 

[Penpal]

About the best picture you have shown us to date. Accomplished pen in keeping with the kit used and presented. The clip is a masterstroke and I see from your comments retirement is in the offing from this one pen.

Peter.

 

[Phil Dart]

Oh and whats wrong with my avitar......i thought very festive

Nothing wrong with at all buddy. I bit small maybe Is that your wife, or just a good friend?

 

[Graham_C]

What a great commission Phil, I quite like it! Very nicely made and presented

 

[Bammer]

Very nice Phil

 

[Bucks]

Great job Phil

 

[wm460]

Top looking pen Phil.

 

[AllenN]

I think that is really nicely done Phil and if the customer is happy that is even better.

 

[clement]

Modification makes a great looking pen, well done Phil

 

[Treeesa]

Special pen there Phil

 

[Freck Fraser]

Belter Phil, I really like the clip and red ebonite.
I'm not a fan of the original clip, you could shift your "replacement" commercially Im sure!!!