The slide is forged from Damascus steel made exclusively from original U.S. military M1 Garand barrels spanning World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. These barrels were carefully selected, sectioned, and forge-welded into a bespoke Damascus billet. The forging process was intentionally engineered so the final pattern evokes the American flag, with flowing striations that echo movement, contrast, and unity—many steels, one purpose. No two slides are identical. Each bears its own interpretation of the flag, ensuring every pistol is singular while remaining unmistakably part of the Independence collection.
The grips are machined from the same M1 Garand Damascus steel as the slide, making this pistol one of the rarest configurations ever produced—steel grips forged from historic military rifles. The pattern alignment between slide and grips creates visual continuity, giving the pistol a cohesive, monolithic presence. These are not decorative panels—they are structural, weighty, and unapologetically American.
Each Independence Gun is paired with a matching fixed-blade knife, forged from the same M1 Garand Damascus steel by legendary bladesmith, and Forged In Fire Champion, Ricardo Vilar. The blade carries the same historic patterning, making it a true companion piece rather than an accessory. The handle is crafted from original M1 Garand wood stock, preserving the warmth and character of the rifle that once bore it. Steel and wood—reborn together. This knife exists solely for this collection and will never be produced independently.
| • | Limited to twelve pistol & knife sets |
| A once-only collection created expressly for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. |
| • | Forged from America’s Wartime Steel |
| Crafted from authentic U.S. military M1 Garand barrels carried through World War II, Korea, and Vietnam—steel that once defended the nation now reborn in its honor. |
| • | American Flag Damascus Pattern |
| The Damascus steel is deliberately forged to evoke the movement and unity of the American flag, ensuring no two examples are ever alike. |
| • | Matching Blade by Legendary Bladesmith |
| Accompanied by a fixed-blade knife forged by Ricardo Vilar from the same historic M1 Garand Damascus, with a handle carved from original Garand wood stock. |
| • | Presented in a WWII-Style Ammunition Crate |
| Housed in a period-inspired wooden ammo crate, echoing the vessels that once carried the rifles from which this collection was born. |
The Independence Gun is for the collector who understands that true luxury is not excess—it is meaning, scarcity, and provenance. This is a firearm for those who value history not as a story, but as something you can hold in your hands.
Twelve exist. When they’re gone, this chapter closes forever