SK Guns® Presents the MANA Stainless to Winner of DC Project Hawaii Fundraiser

HAYMARKET, VA – October 25, 2022 – SK Guns® is thrilled to celebrate Brian Takenaka, winner of the DC Project’s Hawaii Chapter fundraiser. To honor this outstanding accomplishment, SK Guns® gifted Takenaka the MANA, a full-size Colt Classic 1911 in .38 Super polished in stainless steel.

Targeting the rising demographic of women gun owners, the DC Project raises awareness toward firearm safety and is committed to education on America’s gun culture. The DC project believes that gun rights are women’s rights, and that firearm safety and violence prevention is achieved through education, not legislation.

“We’re honored to present DC Project’s fundraiser winner the rare MANA Stainless through our SK Gives Back program,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns®. “This dedicated initiative is diligently working to change lives through their efforts to preserve gun rights across the nation. We’re not only in the business of providing collectable firearms but also making a difference in the shooting community and beyond.”

SK Gives Back is an initiative that provides firearms for fundraising purposes to a wide array of important causes. SK Guns® saw an immense need and answered the call through partnering with foundations devoted to creating safe communities, such as the DC Project. SK Gives Back is proud to commend Takenaka with the MANA, a limited-edition pistol inspired by Polynesian warriors featuring a 24k gold-plated barrel, stainless steel frame and etched motifs inspired by rich Polynesian culture.

Visit dcproject.info to find out how to support this important cause.

To learn more about SK Guns®, and SK Customs®, visit skguns.com. With limited availability, the MANA firearm, accompanied by a beautiful custom knife, can be purchased online for $3,200.

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About SK Guns/SK Customs

We have changed the future in being the industry’s only series driven custom, limited-edition, production of manufactured collectible firearms. The SK Guns® brand has taken the next step to further deliver our vision on what custom limited-edition means to us by being “Uniquely Custom®”.

Our team of master engravers, expert finishers, historians, and master gunsmiths dedicate themselves to every detail within our brand of SK Customs® production lines of custom firearms. To learn more about our past, current and future products, visit skguns.com.

“The Lost State of San Jacinto – Sam Houston” Now Shipping as SK Customs® Announces Sequel in “The Lost States of America Engravers Series”

HAYMARKET, VA – October 11, 2022 – SK Customs® restored history early this year by announcing “The Lost States of America Engravers Series,” highlighting the first custom gun, “The Lost State of San Jacinto – Sam Houston.” With limited inventory available, collectors and firearm enthusiasts can now purchase this outstanding, 24k gold-engraved Colt 1911.

Following the success of “The Lost State of Jacinto - Sam Houston,” SK Customs® has revealed the sequel in the series, “The Lost State of Franklin - John Sevier.” Set to launch in 2023, the production highlights the rich history of America’s young independence. John Sevier was an American Solider, frontiersman and politician that marked history in 1784 by creating The State of Franklin, today known as part of Eastern Tennessee.

“With only a few of our custom Colt 1911’s honoring General Sam Houston remaining, those that missed the launch can now purchase directly on our website,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Customs. He went on to announce that “SK Customs® is releasing a sequel in 2023, ‘The Lost State of Franklin – John Sevier,’ honoring the founding father of Tennessee. Those who own the first in the series will have first rights on their matching limited-edition number on next year’s gun and subsequent launches in this production series."

The Battle of San Jacinto took place in 1836 in present-day Harris County, Texas as one of the most important battles of the Texas Revolution. This gun tells the story of General Sam Houston leading the Texian Army against General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s Mexican Army in a critical victory.

The battle lasted only 18 minutes and changed the world, leading to the United States gaining not only Texas, but also New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, California, Utah and parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming. It is one of the most decisive and consequential battles in the history of the United States and the Western world.

Details on each side of the pistol include a beautiful custom scroll pattern which flows to the top of the slide. On the left side of the gun, SK Customs® has engraved the iconic quote by General Sam Houston, “Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may.” The right side quotes the Texian Army as they charged into battle shouting, “Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad!” The coin and gun are sourced directly from partners in the Lone Star state, highlighting its rich historical value.

The top of the slide provides a portrait of General Sam Houston in front of the Monument of San Jacinto, while the rear of the slide is engraved with State Seal of Texas and “The Lost State of Jacinto.” The pistol is completed with Mesquite Burl grips native to Texas.

Purchase “The Lost State of San Jacinto – Sam Houston” for $3,000 today for immediate shipping and be on the lookout for the exciting sequel in this series.

To learn more about SK Guns®, and SK Customs®, visit skguns.com.    

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About SK Guns/SK Customs

We have changed the future in being the industry’s only series driven custom, limited-edition, production of manufactured collectable firearms. The SK Guns® brand has taken the next step to further deliver our vision on what custom limited-edition means to us by being “Uniquely Custom®."

Our team of master engravers, expert finishers, historians, and master gunsmiths dedicate themselves to every detail within our brand of SK Customs® production lines of custom firearms. To learn more about our past, current and future products, visit SKGuns.com.

SK Customs® Launches “Premier Presidente” as the Second Edition in the Mexican War of Independence Series

HAYMARKET, VA – September 16, 2022 – SK Customs® continues to honor Mexico’s Independence by launching “Premier Presidente,” a tribute to Mexico’s first President, Guadalupe Victoria. As a limited-edition production run of only 200 Full Size Government Model Colt 1911 chambered in 38 Super, the pistol marks the second edition of the Mexican War of Independence Series.

Serving as a general, deputy, senator and governor, Guadalupe Victoria, born Miguel Fernández y Félix in 1812, was a George Washington-type man of great character and integrity. “Guadalupe” stems from his dedication to the Virgin of Guadalupe while “Victoria” marks his desire to succeed in Victory in the fight for independence. 

Each side of the firearm includes a beautiful custom scroll. The left displays a depiction of the Virgin of Guadalupe, borders of floral patterns that frame a dramatic illustration of Victoria at the battle in Juego de Pelota and a banner declaring him “Benemérito de la Patria,” meaning “Benefactor of the Homeland.”

The right side of the firearm features Victoria’s sword being thrown across a moat that insurgent soldiers did not dare cross including the quote, “Va mi espada en prenda, voy por ella,” translated as, “There goes my sword as pledge, I'm going for it!” Guadalupe Victoria courageously swam across the moat and cut the rope of a bridge to allow the troops into the city. The rear panel marks a symbolic coat depicted from The Constitution of 1824, which transformed Mexico into a federal republic.

The top of the slide presents a portrait of Victoria in uniform naming him “Premier Presidente de México, Guadalupe Victoria.” The area in front of the rear sight depicts the Coat of Arms of the Mexican Federal Republic by decree in 1823 Eagle, and below sits the cross from the Presidential Coat of Arms.

SK Customs® is extremely proud to commemorate this rich piece of history. This custom gun’s frame, slide, barrel and hardware are all highly polished and feature silver plating in select areas of the slide and hardware components. This historical masterpiece is made complete with Pearlite grips presenting the silver emblem of the iconic Rampant Colt as well as a special engraved edition number.

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About SK Guns/SK Customs

With over 20 years building private custom firearms, we have changed the future in being the industry’s first leader of custom, limited-edition, series driven production of manufactured collectable firearms. The SK Guns® brand has taken the next step to further deliver our vision on what custom limited-edition means to us.

Through a strategic rebranding, the SK Arms VA® and SK Customs® brands now fall under the new name, SK Guns®. Expanding on our brands and locations gives our firearms more opportunity to reach our collectors and dealers. SK Guns® has expanded their capabilities to manufacture “Uniquely Custom®" firearms with a level of unmatched quality and artist conceptual values never seen before.

Our team of master engravers, expert finishers, historians, and master gunsmiths dedicate themselves to every detail within our brand of SK Customs® production lines of custom firearms. To learn more about our past, current and future products, visit skguns.com.