Colt 1911 OROZCO
SK Customs presents “PASCUAL OROZCO,” the third
production in the historic Mexican “La Revolución” Series.
Orozco was a
military leader. In October 1910, he was named "Jefe Revolucionario"
(Revolutionary Leader) for opposing the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. One week
after the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution, Orozco won his first victory
against General Juan Navarro at Ciudad Juárez.
While Emiliano
Zapata‘s army kept Díaz’ federal forces busy in the south, Orozco and his armies
took over the north. The alliance of Orozco, Francisco Madero, and Pancho Villa
captured several key towns in Northern Mexico, including that of Ciudad Juarez,
which Madero made his provisional capital.
To pay tribute to Orozco, SK Customs is introducing a
limited-edition production run of only 300 Colt 1911 Full Size Government Models
chambered in 38 Super. Featuring a high polished royal blue finish with
selective silver plating, each pistol will include a special engraved edition
number.
Keeping the common elements of the PANCHO VILLA and
VENUSTIANO CARRANZA productions, the series continues with a representation of
the "MONUMENT TO THE REVOLUTION" in Mexico City. Wrapped around the slide is a
Cannas lily, native to Mexico, as well as an illustration of OROZCO on
silver-plated horseback with his army commemorating the victory at the Battle of
"CAÑON DE MAL PASO ENERO 1911".
Orozco’s victory at Cańon de Mal Paso over the Federal
Army at Ciudad Juárez was a key factor in forcing Díaz to resign in May 1911. On
the frame of the Colt 1911, is the notorious saying Orozco used ordering
that the dead soldiers be stripped and have their uniforms sent to President
Díaz, “Ahí te van las hojas, mándame más tamales”. (Translated: “Here are the
wrappers, send me more tamales.”)
THE OROZCO FAMILY COAT OF ARMS AND A DEPICTION OF THE
REVOLUTIONARY FIGHTERS IN OROZCO’S CAMP SILVER PLATED WITH A RIBBON “CIUDAD
JUÁREZ, CHIHUAHUA.
To complete the firearm, a portrait of Orozco sits on top
of the slide, a bandolier near the chamber and just below the iconic Mexican
Eagle respective for its era.
