New: SK Customs “Raphaello,” Third Gun In Early Italian Renaissance Series

The SK Customs Raphaello is the third installment in the company’s Early Italian Renaissance limited-edition pistol series.

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posted on August 23, 2024
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Firearms in SK Customs’ Early Italian Renaissance series highlight the turn of the 15th century, focusing on classical knowledge, art and humanism that sparked innovations in painting, sculpture and architecture.
Photo by SK Customs

SK Guns has announced the third installment of the Early Italian Renaissance series, the Raphaello, which is a tribute to the works of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, generally known as Raphael.

The Early Italian Renaissance series symbolizes the turn of the 15th century, marking a cultural rebirth, focusing on classical knowledge, art and humanism that sparked innovations in painting, sculpture and architecture. Each firearm in the Early Italian Renaissance series is limited to only 250 units.

SK Customs Raphaello
The SK Customs Raphaello limited-edition handgun is a tribute to Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, better known as Raphael.

 

This final gun in this collection features engravings of Raphael’s artwork, including “The Garvagh Madonna,” “The Three Graces” and "The Miraculous Draught of Fishes.” All capture the essence of Raphael’s timeless creations for art enthusiasts and firearm collectors alike.

SK Customs uses proprietary color conversion to create a pastel rose color, which is highly reflective and permanent. The firearm wears genuine imported Italian Olivewood grip panels that are engraved with Italy’s Fleur De Lis, the latter hand-painted to match the pastel rose accents on the slide.

This work of art also includes a semi-polished finish on the frame and slide flats, a highly polished barrel and selective 24k gold plating to the art and select parts.

“The ‘Raphaello’ is a masterpiece that embodies the essence of Raphael’s artistic brilliance. We designed it with meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship, aiming to create a firearm that pays homage to the renowned Italian painter and architect,” Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns said. “This limited-edition piece is a testament to the fusion of art and functionality, combining the beauty of Renaissance aesthetics with the precision and reliability of modern firearms.”

MSRP for the Raphaello pistol starts at $2,405. This new installment of the Early Italian Renaissance series is available for shipping now. Learn more at skguns.com

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