SK Customs Introduces Fourth Production In The “La Revolución” Series
SK Guns has announced the “Presidente Madero,” the fourth production in the historic Mexican “La Revolución” series. As a tribute to the 37th president of Mexico, Francisco Madero, SK Customs will release a limited run of 300 Colt 1911 Government models chambered in .38 Super and featuring a highly polished royal blue finish with 24K gold plating and engraved edition number.
The slide is wrapped in a native Mexican cannas lily with an illustration of Madero on horseback surrounded by his cadre of supporters on the left side with the engraved slogan, “Sufragio Efectivo No Reelección,” which translates to “Effective Suffrage, No Re-election.” On the right side is an illustration of Presidente Madero and his advisors with the word “Revolución” in large letters and the engraving “Triunfante,” meaning “Triumphant.” Topping off the slide is a portrait of Madero below an iconic Mexican Eagle respective to the era. All illustrations are plated in 24K gold.
Francisco Madero is a significant figure in history for his role in the Mexican Revolution, challenging the long-standing dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz, widely recognized as his greatest achievement. Madero was subsequently credited with establishing democratic reforms that would transform Mexico’s political landscape.
Author of La Sucesión Presidencial en 1910 (The Presidential Succession of 1910), Madera called for fair elections, an idea that resonated with many Mexicans tired of Díaz’s authoritarian rule. It was when Díaz attempted to suppress his opposition that Madero led the revolution that forced his resignation in 1911, marking a significant victory for Mexican democracy and an opportunity to one day memorialize the event on John Moses Browning’s masterpiece, the 1911 handgun.
“Though Madero’s presidency was short-lived, his legacy has lasted for generations… He is an undeniably important figure in Mexico’s battle for independence and democracy, and we are proud to honor his place in the history books. His contributions are significant for Mexico and the world as a whole, and they should not be forgotten.” says Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns.
Madero promoted freedom of the press and encouraged democratic participation, but despite good intentions, he faced significant opposition, leading to his overthrow and assassination in 1913 during La Decena Trágica (Ten Tragic Days).
The new La Revolucion series will begin shipping in late April of 2025 and the “Presidente Madero” pistol will be available with an MSRP that starts at $3,000.
I’ll confess that I am not a collector of things, and if a gun comes my way, I am more likely to shoot it and possibly hit it with a rattle can than I am to put it in a display case. Some of us just can’t have nice things. Let us know what you think of the SK Customs “Presidente Madero” in the comments below, especially if you have an opinion from a collector’s perspective.
To learn more about all SK Customs firearms, visit skguns.com.
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