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JabaliHunter
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Custom Blaser R93 by Mueller Murgenthal
      #120431 - 06/12/08 03:41 AM

"THE RHODIUM FLASH" by Mueller Murgenthal
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND UNIQUE RHODIUM AND GOLD-PLATED PRESENTATION RIFLE WITH STERLING SILVER STOCK, serial no. K000590, based on the design of the Blaser R93 and chambered for .30-06 calibre, 'The Rhodium Flash' is an extraordinary example of an objet d'art seated within the realm of weaponry, as specialised in by the Swiss design house of Mueller Murgenthal. It is a fine example of the seamless meshing of traditional silversmithing with modern gunmaking and conceptual artistry to create sublime works of art, a trademark of designer Vivian Mueller.

This unique full metal bodied rifle is stocked with sterling silver and plated in rhodium and 24 carat gold. The ornate decoration, hand engraved and chased by Vivian Mueller, consists of detailed bold arabesques on a matted background, interspersed with ribbons, beaded borders and wheat ear motifs, the top of the fore-end carved with a shell, the gold-plated open sights decorated en-suite. The rifle is presented in a full length case with suede effect interior. It is also supplied with a fully illustrated book detailing the concept and manufacturing processes involved in the design and construction of this remarkable piece.

Other Notes: 'Rhodium Flash' takes its name from the process of plating precious metals with Rhodium to give them a distinctive reflective white surface. Rhodium, a member of the Platinum group is one the most expensive precious metals, with approximately three times the value of an equivalent weight of platinum. It was discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston. Wollaston wrote in his notebook on June 14, 1804 that he named the metal after its "rose-coloured residue." (the Greek word 'rhodon' meaning 'rose'). It is traditionally used decoratively in exceptional circumstances, when more available materials such as gold, silver or platinum are deemed insufficient. In 1979, Sir Paul McCartney was presented with a rhodium album by the Guinness Book of records in recognition of his being the all time best selling recording artist and songwriter.

Estimate £50,000-70,000

http://auctions.holtandcompany.co.uk/asp...527&image=2


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JabaliHunter
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Re: Custom Blaser R93 by Mueller Murgenthal [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #120432 - 06/12/08 03:43 AM

And another!

"THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE" by Mueller Murgenthal
A UNIQUE, TRULY MAGNIFICENT OBJET D'ART DEPICTING MANKIND'S ETERNAL STRUGGLE TO TRANSIT FROM THE DARKNESS INTO THE LIGHT, based around a .300 Win Mag Blaser 'R93-Conception' rifle

A breath taking example of what can be achieved when the talents of the conceptual artist, spiritualist, jeweller, silversmith and gunsmith are combined. Completed in 2007, 'The Triumph of Love' is the design and concept of Vivian Mueller from the House of Mueller Murgenthal in Switzerland.

In the designer's own words:

'From the Darkness into the Light'
"The eternal battle between good and evil can be likened to the fight between evil power and the purity of inner freedom. This is a universal theme which mankind has been dealing with since the beginning of consciousness. The bipolarity of the theme is artistically provoking and is the base of the creative and artistic concept behind this rifle.

Whether Orient or Occident, we are all fighting against our bad side. Our primal calling is for us to release ourselves from hate, greed, jealousy, envy, anger and to turn to the light of peace and harmony that beckons to all human beings.

The remarkable symmetry of the rifle body affords the creative possibility to imagine halving the weapon into a left-hand side and a right-hand side. Thematically Orient and Occident are represented and reaching partly into each other to symbolise the intimate connection between each other.
Two giants, made of solid silver, who are locked in an unyielding inner fight, are lying on the left-hand and on the right-hand side of the back stock, clawing themselves desperately in the wood.
Solid silver arms and legs struggle desperately, through the hand inlayed wood of the back stock. The muscular bodies of the wrestling giants are reflected in the highly polished and shiny black - the gaping wounds are set with rubies. A few discrete attributes reference the fighting giants to their circle of culture - here a bangle in celtic style - there a richly decorated dagger with Arabesques.
Instead of closing the back stock, it is left open in a unique display and affords a view inside.
The legs and feet of the giants are partially visible as they push through to the underground in their delusion. They are allegorically sinking into hell in a delicate tableau that celebrates the links between life and the underworld.
In the inner sanctum resides the Lord of Death: In the style of the veneration of the Alemannic relics there is, protected through fine silver filigree, a hollow-eyed skull, the ambassador of death.

As a lighter and more hopeful opposite world of the "dark and gloomy" back stock - unfurls in the alignment of a crossing zone at the pistol grip/system block, the massive front stock which is made of solid silver, and the barrel.

Two flying allegorical figures, again representing Orient and Occident, are pursuing the hopeful goal of truth, love, goodness and peace.
Richly and sumptuously decorated, beautiful and pure like angels, the two figures holding each other's hands ardently and are flying into a new and hopeful future of consonance. They are decorated differently from each other and in the full consciousness of their diverseness: nevertheless, they are united in their pursuit of the happiness of life - symbolized by a putto in a rambunctious posture, sitting on the barrel. Vibrant life and vitality are the beginning of every existence.

It is up to us to make the best out of it

The colour scheme conforms to a sequence of various black colour tones in all shades. A brilliant white is also featured. Beginning at the dark back stock, the mixture of the titanium oxide and the sterling silver gets brighter along the pistol grip and manifests itself at the front stock and in particular at the barrel muzzle, in a brilliant white colour in the form of rhodium white.

The figures and ornaments are adorned with various kinds of precious stones, discrete and appropriate in colour to reflect the various themes. For example, rubies appear in the place of hell with a firework display of various tourmaline colours, which go from violet to aquamarine green. The change from dark back stock to the bright light of the "heavenly" front is insinuated by the appearance of "blue water" aquamarines and white diamonds.

The king-sized barrel is presenting a length of 86 centimetres. The cross section is changing from the round barrel root to a heart shaped barrel muzzle. The front third of the barrel is highly polished and without any engraving. The rest of the barrel shows deeply hand engraved, rhombus shapes and the motives of pomegranates, which are getting bigger and deeper in the direction of the barrel root.

The back stock is made of precious bird's-eye maple wood. The pistol grip which is made of sterling silver is also partly decorated with bird's-eye maple wood.

The surfaces of the various metals are partly titanium coated and partly plated with either sterling silver or 24 carat white / yellow gold."

The rifle has been closely constructed along the conceptual lines set out by the designer in the above piece, although the final masterpiece does demonstrate some slight deviations from the original schematic. It is presented in a full length case with suede effect interior with gold tooled 'The Triumph of Love' detail.

It is supplied with a single round of .300 Win mag ammunition; the case gold-plated and fully engraved with bold arabesques, the bullet chromed and shaped to form a heart at the tip.

The rifle comes with an aluminium bound monograph, 16in. by 16in., beautifully illustrated with stylised images of every aspect of the decoration. Many of the images are accompanied with fragments of significant verse, lore and insights into the specifics of the manufacturing process.

Estimate £120,000-160,000

http://auctions.holtandcompany.co.uk/asp...8&saletype=


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JabaliHunter
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Re: Custom Blaser R93 by Mueller Murgenthal [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #120433 - 06/12/08 03:43 AM

Other Notes: The House of Mueller Murgenthal, also operating under the name 'Sublime' have currently created over 400 Objet's of Vertu and 2800 fine arms to date. They produce for a very exclusive client list that includes Buckingham Palace, The Sultanate of Brunei, The Sultanate of Oman, HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed al Nahyan (Abu Dhabi),The Trump Tower (New York), and several presidents and monarchs around the world. They have taken commissions from several important collections and have worked in conjunction with gun making companies such as Holland & Holland, Beretta, J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Korth, Merkel, Weatherby Rigby, Blaser, Swiss Arms; and with other companies such as William & Son London, IWC Switzerland, Daniel Roth Switzerland, Asprey London.
Each piece undertaken by them is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design and demonstrates a deep understanding of the philosophical, historical and social heritage of its ultimate destination.


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Re: Custom Blaser R93 by Mueller Murgenthal [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #120434 - 06/12/08 03:48 AM

Sorry Jabali, hideous in my opinion, and I on't like blasers either best, Mike

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Re: Custom Blaser R93 by Mueller Murgenthal [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #120438 - 06/12/08 04:04 AM

That's right! Hideous ! Blaser bolt action rifle are piece's of machinery for shooting! Sorry.

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JabaliHunter
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Re: Custom Blaser R93 by Mueller Murgenthal [Re: grandveneur]
      #120447 - 06/12/08 05:43 AM

Not my cup of tea either - the "art" or the Blaser! Have never been a fan of Blasers but I must admit that the triggers are very nice!

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Re: Custom Blaser R93 by Mueller Murgenthal [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #120461 - 06/12/08 07:45 AM

Is the value in the rifle itself or the Bling hanging off it ? I guess I'm a traditionalist like the other posters so far.

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Re: Custom Blaser R93 by Mueller Murgenthal [Re: tophet1]
      #120510 - 07/12/08 04:51 AM

I'll have a bet with anyone out there (100 US$) that neither sell unless they have no reserves on them, which is v. unusual at Holts, surely no one has that little taste ? best Mike

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Re: Custom Blaser R93 by Mueller Murgenthal [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #120907 - 11/12/08 02:47 PM

WTF! That has to be the ugliest rifle I think I have ever seen.

Did the peak price of rhodium make them think this was a good idea (i.e more expensive = better)? Rhodium peaked at just over $10,000/toz back in June; current price is ~$700/toz.

Blasers are an acquired taste. I don't think they translate well beyond the workhorse category. I had an LRS2 in .308 that was a terrific rifle. Hard to beat on accuracy. Ugly but very functional; some of their synthetic rifles would serve just as well, like the Professional in .375 or 9.3x62. As pieces of art? No.


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Re: Custom Blaser R93 by Mueller Murgenthal [Re: SharpsNitro]
      #120942 - 12/12/08 01:47 AM

Uhh...Why? Yuck!

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