POTD: Alexander the Great by SK Customs

Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king and one of history’s greatest military leaders. By the age of 30, he created one of the largest empires ever, stretching from Greece to Egypt and into the heart of Asia. Renowned for his strategic brilliance, it is said he never lost a battle. His conquests spread Greek culture, leading to the Hellenistic Era, which deeply influenced art, science, and philosophy.

Despite his sudden death at 32, his legacy shaped the ancient world for centuries. Fast forward to the innovation of the 1911 by John Browning, and to today when SK Customs announces their creation “Alexander The Great” it’s evident that Alexander influenced American Gun Culture as well.

Caption: “The Greek Key borders the slide sides, with some of the cities he conquered engraved in subtle shading. The forward top of the slide features Alexander the Great raising his sword in victory, with the rear top of the slide boasting the Vergina Sun Macedonian Star and sixteen triangular rays.”

If you are interested, the price is $2,800.

This is a limited-edition production with only 200 such Colt 1911s made. The caliber is .38 Super.

All images from SK Customs