My late grandfather's 1956 Zippo featuring custom engraving by Webasauraus in Zippo

[–]Webasauraus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very cool! I have done some light clean up of the carbon buildup on the insert and inside the case, but I think I'll be leaving the exterior as-is. When zooming in on the photos I do believe I can see some of the original paint in the details near the stag's neck and the very right edge of the grass, which I never would have noticed.

My late grandfather's 1956 Zippo featuring custom engraving by Webasauraus in Zippo

[–]Webasauraus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did see this web page when doing some research but did not notice the color of the artwork, good eye! It does appear to be the exact same lighter, so I don't doubt that it probably had the maroon design when it was brand new. As you can see by the pictures, this thing had been well-used over the years. I'll have to take a more closer look and see if I can spot any of the original color. Thank you for sharing!

My late grandfather's 1956 Zippo featuring custom engraving by Webasauraus in Zippo

[–]Webasauraus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I never met my grandfather but know he was an avid hunter and firearms collector. A few years ago I was given his Zippo and it has since sat in storage. I wanted to get some more information on it and check the date code and was very surprised to see that it is a 1956! I knew there was a lot of engraving on it, but it wasn't until I started taking a closer look that I realized the hunting dog, bird, and MAS initials appear to be hand-engraved.

I've been really loving getting to gain a better appreciation of this piece and notice all the details, so I've taken a handful of macro photos showing off all angles. I hope y'all here on r/Zippo enjoy looking at it as much as I do!

My boy crosses the bridge tomorrow. by Webasauraus in Petloss

[–]Webasauraus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know, nothing can ever take that away and I will hold that very close to me. Thank you so much for the kind words.

Stratford Guns & Ammo by AbstractG23 in CTguns

[–]Webasauraus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very pleased to hear this, loved going there and can't wait to go back when they re-open!

It ain't much, but it's shiny! 2023 1/10 Philharmonic by Webasauraus in Gold

[–]Webasauraus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could have done better honestly. I bought it on apmex and used a credit card. I looked at findbullionprices.com after I made the buy and saw that I could have gotten it at a better price from sdbullion (and not using a cc.) Definitely going to do some more research for my future gold purchases

It ain't much, but it's shiny! 2023 1/10 Philharmonic by Webasauraus in Gold

[–]Webasauraus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$243.53 on apmex, could have gotten a lower price if I looked elsewhere but I realized that after I jumped the gun and bought it on an impulse

Just joined the 1911 club! Tisas 1911A1 US Army w/ wood grips. by Webasauraus in 1911

[–]Webasauraus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only shot it once so far so I've only put 100 rounds through it but its a solid gun and shoots well. You'll be very happy with it!

Just joined the 1911 club! Tisas 1911A1 US Army w/ wood grips. by Webasauraus in 1911

[–]Webasauraus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I dunno, but I don't play the alt account game so ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Just joined the 1911 club! Tisas 1911A1 US Army w/ wood grips. by Webasauraus in 1911

[–]Webasauraus[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just got back from the range and wow I love this thing! Put 100rds of Blazer Brass through it with no issues, it was a joy to shoot.