The Omni™ Series... a new canvas

Never before has such a perfect canvas been available for the engravers’ chisel. The possibilities are endless. Surely, the old masters Helfricht, Young and Nimschke would have loved to express their art on such an expansive area. The single action revolver hardly had any flat areas where an artist could really let it go. Their desire to try new things had been in part limited by the physical. No longer is this an issue. The OMNI™ Series is your chance to design something special, and, an engraver’s dream.

The Omni™ Series

Detail showiing the new canvas

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USFA 2008 Retail Catalog (PDF)

Matched Set of Omni Specials A project of the USFA Custom Gun Shop, these elaborate pistols were specially modified with frame contours lightened; gates and bell areas of the frame are much reduced to provide the layout for the engraver. The engraving pattern is typical of 19th century engravers following the Germanic tradition. Interlocking heavy scroll with a fine stippeled background. The practice of making special guns with modifications out of the normal production series was not common and was done only by special request. The USFA Custom Shop remains ready to assist you in your quest for the best and finest.

The Complete Set of Omni Specials and many other fine guns made by USFA can be seen in R.L. Wilson, The Colt Engraving Book, ISBN 0-9712879-0-2