This is a very elegant wooden gun which was presented to
'Big Jim' Christiansen by Scubapro. I have had the privilege to photograph
this very special speargun. The Safari was a premier bluewater speargun.
It was a predecessor to their 'Panther'. Made from very fine wood and excellent
craftsmanship this gun is like a glowing jewel in the sunlight. It sparkles
as if it had just been made.
This fine gun was specially made with polymeric pearl inlays
in the shape of game fish. Tuna, marlin, white seabass, yellowtail and barracuda
decorate the gunbody. There is a brass plaque which has the words engraved
upon it, "Custom Built for Jim Christiansen - Scubapro".
Big Jim is no longer with us, but this gun is an appreciative tribute
to his spearfishing achievements and enthusiastic personality. A man who
truely loved the sea.
This gun exhibits a fine level of design and craftsmanship.
The mechanism is of Wally Potts design and clearcut similarities can
be seen with the 'Vintage Long Gun' at http://rocknfish.com/VinLong.html
For additional information on the SCUBA PRO Safari speargun please go to the Safari Information Page.
For additional information on the SCUBA PRO Safari speargun please go to the Safari Information Page.