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SK Arms adds a fourth model to its exquisite Gods of Olympus Engravers Series with the Athena. A member of the twelve Olympians, Athena was a Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and reason. The latest edition to the series is available for purchase now and will begin shipping in September 2024.
The SK Arms Gods of Olympus: Athena
Building on a Smith & Wesson Full Size 1911, the Athena is chambered in .45 ACP, as it should be. As with the rest of the series, the pistol uses intricate engraving and gold plating to highlight Athena’s attributes.
The goddess of wisdom, war, and reason, Athena was also known for her handicraft. Likewise, the daughter of Zeus was regarded as the patron and protectress of cities across Greece, specifically Athens, from which she received her name.
The left side of the slide depicts Athena standing in a field with an olive tree in the background and an owl on her shoulder. Highlighted in 24K gold, the olive tree and owl are highly regarded symbols of the goddess. Framed in intricate scrollwork, a proprietary, highly reflective conversion technique provides the sky-blue backdrop. In addition, the front of the slide features Athena riding in her chariot, while the rear displays a snake winding through spears.
The right side of the slide is entwined with snakes—another of her symbols—associated with death and destruction. Likewise, an owl flies towards a shield with Medusa’s head to enforce her power of victory in warfare. The rear of the slide features the serial number XXX/200.
