Surmak #3 “The Midas Touch Series”

This is the inaugural piece of the prestigious Midas Series within the Alex Surmak Collaboration Series, representing the pinnacle of the engraver’s craft. It is a collaboration between multiple master craftsmen: Kings River Custom Master Gunsmiths, Master Hand Engraver Alex Surmak, Master Grip Maker Ben Jennen, and Master Box Maker Ronnie Ferrier. It represents a historic partnership between American custom gunsmithing and traditional European hand engraving artistry enhanced with precious metal integration, establishing new standards for functional firearm artistry.

Bespoke fitting & craftsmanship:     Every component is meticulously crafted, fitted, and finished by KRC’s team of Master Gunsmiths to the highest standards of precision and aesthetics. This build features the first-ever Square Trigger Guard design and bull barrel configuration.

Authentic Deep Relief Engraving with Precious Metal:     Features over 180 hours of hand engraving by Alex Surmak, enhanced by 24-karat gold inlay work that he personally melted to fill the engraved channels.

Exotic Material Artistry:     Showcases Ben Jennen’s “Extinction Level Event” grips incorporating an extraordinary combination of premium materials.

Museum-Quality Presentation:     Housed in a custom display case by Ronnie Ferrier, completing the package as an investment-grade piece.

Precision Frame & Slide:     Built by KRC Master Gunsmiths, featuring the first-ever Square Trigger Guard design and Bull Barrel configuration.

Finish:     Turnbull Charcoal Bluing.

Signature Features:

1. Engraving with 24-karat gold inlay (2 ounces of 24-karat gold inlaid, plus 1/10th ounce gold coins).
2. Ben Jennen’s “Extinction Level Event” grips crafted from     Aletai Meteorite    ,     Iguanodon Dinosaur Bone    ,     Blue Mammoth Ivory    , and custom one-tenth ounce 24-karat gold coins as medallions.

Engraving:     Deep Relief Hand Engraving executed exclusively by Alex Surmak (180+ hours) with 24-karat gold inlay.

Display Case:     American #1 Burl Walnut display case by Ronnie Ferrier with glass sides, LED lighting, 360° rotating turntable, and dedicated pistol drawer with soft-closing mechanism.

The firearm is presented in a one-of-a-kind display case handcrafted by Master Box Maker Ronnie Ferrier of Ferrier Woodworking.

Wood Type:     American #1 Burl Walnut.

Features:     Exotic wood construction, glass sides for optimal viewing, integrated LED lighting system, dedicated pistol drawer with soft-closing mechanism, and spinning turntable (lazy susan) for 360° display.

Authentication:     KRC hand-delivers the case and pistol to the Buyer’s FFL Dealer.

OR an Alex Surmak custom made animal skin briefcase that is made by Alex Surmak to fit the exact KRC/Surmak he is building for that pistol. Each Alex Surmak Briefcase comes in your choice of skins with an exact fit Insert that holds your KRC/Surmak build snugly in place. It’s a one of a kind piece worthy of its pistol build.

This is a specific, completed one-off creation, the first of the Midas Series. Future builds in the Alex Surmak Collaboration Series are custom-designed to the owner’s specifications through a personal consultation. Pricing for such commissions is individualized based on complexity of engraving, precious metals, exotic materials, custom modifications, specialized finishes, and estimated hours of master craftsmanship.

One 1911 Custom Pistol (Serial Number: KRC00522) in .45 ACP.

Deep relief hand engraving with 24-karat gold inlay by Alex Surmak.

Turnbull Charcoal Bluing finish.

“Extinction Level Event” grips by Ben Jennen (Aletai Meteorite, Iguanodon Dinosaur Bone, Blue Mammoth Ivory, 24k gold coin medallions).

Custom display case by Ronnie Ferrier (American #1 Burl Walnut with LED lighting, turntable, and soft-close drawer).

A comprehensive     Certificate of Authenticity     signed by all master craftsmen involved (Alex Surmak, Matt Riker, Jason Campbell, Lonnie Miller, Ryan Nance, Rusty Nance, Ben Jennen, Ronnie Ferrier).

Lifetime craftsmanship guarantee.

Investment Grade & Care:     This piece has been test-fired for reliability and accuracy but is recommended as a display piece to maintain its ultimate investment value. KRC recommends storing it in its custom display case in a climate-controlled environment, handling with clean cotton gloves to prevent affecting the engraved surfaces and gold inlay work, and periodic professional inspection.

Authentication & Provenance:     The Certificate of Authenticity documents the provenance for current and future owners, establishing the piece’s legitimate place in firearms history.

Support:     As part of the KRC family, the owner receives dedicated support and service.

The Alex Surmak Collaboration Series represents more than exceptional craftsmanship – it embodies the spirit of artistry, perseverance, and the pursuit of perfection. Surmak #3 “Midas Series” (First Edition) is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that will never be duplicated, creating a museum-quality collectible that represents the pinnacle of the engraver’s craft and functional firearm artistry.

Each Alex Surmak Collaboration Series firearm is a singular artistic achievement. Contact us to discuss commissioning your own bespoke masterpiece.