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Bullet Twist Pen
Real Water Buffalo Horn with titanium gold trim on shell cartridge
Refill: Cross-style
Length - 5.3", Max diameter - 0.51", Diameter 1" above tip - 0.34", Weight - 1.3 ounces
$80
The cartridge shell seen here is a genuine 30-06 Springfield shell casing that has been modified to make into a pen. A real bullet is drilled hollow and inserted as the pen nib. The shell is also polished and clear powder-coated it so it will not tarnish. This preparatory work is performed by an expert who has the specialized equipment needed for this fabrication. I then take this converted shell cartridge and craft the body for the top half of the pen. In this pen I utilized a real Water Buffalo horn which I turned down to the proper size and shape on my lathe. I then coated the horn with over 12 coats of cyanoacrylate and polished the surface to a high gloss finish. A titanium gold finial and clip complete this pen.
When I first heard about pens made out of real bullets, I thought is was just a novelty. After using one, I find that these make fine writing instruments. The weight and balance is perfect for writing and this pen will be an elegant conversation piece. It uses standard Cross-style refills that can be accessed by pulling the top off the pen.
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