30-06 Split Tru-Shell® with Antler

[seamus7227]

Here is my demo version of the split rifle shell pen. Obviously, there are some kinks that i need to work out but I thought i would share some photos. The idea for this pen came from the PSI executive pen kit. Obviously, the fit is far from perfect, but thats how we learn. The antler is finished with CA, MM to 12000, White diamond. The finial is the primer end of the rifle shell as seen in the photo. You pull the finial off just like the executive pen kit to change the ink. All comments welcome!

Also, The clip is from the Executive pen kit as well as the band just above it going towards the finial.
Another inspiration for this design was Don Ward's split rifle shell pen, Thanks for giving me sneak peeks of yours in person Don!

 

[its_virgil]

Seamus,
You been sneaking around my shop again?:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: You are welcome! Its handy since we just live a couple of miles from each other. I have some new toys to show you that I picked up from CSUSA last week.

Like the pen. That's about 3 or 4 new ones. You've been busy. See how much work you get done when I'm out of town. I look forward to seeing the finished version. That antler looks like it matches some from by antler box.:wink::biggrin:

Do a good turn daily!
Don

Here is my demo version of the split rifle shell pen. Obviously, there are some kinks that i need to work out but I thought i would share some photos. The idea for this pen came from the PSI executive pen kit. Obviously, the fit is far from perfect, but thats how we learn. The antler is finished with CA, MM to 12000, White diamond. The finial is the primer end of the rifle shell as seen in the photo. You pull the finial off just like the executive pen kit to change the ink. All comments welcome!

Also, The clip is from the Executive pen kit as well as the band just above it going towards the finial.
Another inspiration for this design was Don Ward's split rifle shell pen, Thanks for giving me sneak peeks of yours in person Don!

 

[CaptG]

Nice job Seamus, I like it. Way to pilfer Dons antler supply when he isn't watching, lol.

 

[seamus7227]

Don and Gary,

Thanks for the comments! Cant wait to see whats in the goodie bag Don! Give me a call when you are done playing.

 

[boxerman]

Nice pen.

 

[seamus7227]

Thanks Boxer man!

 

[turnsomeantlers]

Safety Question?

Great Pen just a quick question. Is that a live primer or something you have inserted to simulate a live primer? I would hate for a beautiful pen to explode if something was accidently dropped.

 

[seamus7227]

Great Pen just a quick question. Is that a live primer or something you have inserted to simulate a live primer? I would hate for a beautiful pen to explode if something was accidently dropped.

That is a real primer end that has been (what's the word i'm looking for? de-primerized:biggrin and then pressed back into the shell casing. Safety is my number one priority when working with any live ammo until it is disarmed, then I can have fun and be destructive after that!:thunder::devil: But thanks for the concern!

 

[seamus7227]

All comments, criticisms welcome, dont be bashful:biggrin: