SK Guns®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to introduce La Catrina, the second release in the highly anticipated Folklore Series. This exclusive, limited-edition run consists of only 200 Full-Size Government Colt 1911s chambered in the iconic .38 Super, making each pistol truly one of 200.
The Legend of La Catrina
Among the most iconic figures in Mexican folklore stands La Catrina, the elegantly dressed skeletal woman who has become a powerful symbol of Mexico’s celebrated Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead.” Adorned with an extravagant feathered hat and an elaborate gown, La Catrina carries a graceful yet haunting presence that represents the eternal connection between life, death, and remembrance.
La Catrina originated in the early twentieth century through the work of Mexican illustrator José Guadalupe Posada, who created La Calavera Garbancera, a satirical skeletal figure mocking those who denied their Mexican heritage in pursuit of European sophistication. Renowned muralist Diego Rivera later transformed her into the elegantly dressed figure known today as La Catrina, immortalizing her in his famous 1947 mural.
Over time, La Catrina became closely associated with Día de los Muertos, celebrated annually on November 1 and 2. During this cherished Mexican tradition, families honor deceased loved ones with colorful altars, flowers, candles, sugar skulls, and offerings of food and drink.
Unlike frightening portrayals of death, La Catrina embodies its acceptance as a natural and inevitable part of existence. Her skeletal smile is a reminder that wealth, beauty, and social standing ultimately hold no power over mortality.
Today, La Catrina stands as an enduring symbol of Mexican identity, cultural pride, and remembrance—celebrating the belief that those who have departed remain forever alive through the love, memories, and traditions of those they leave behind.
“La Catrina is a celebration of life as much as a reflection on death, and that balance is what we set out to capture on the Colt 1911,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns. “From José Guadalupe Posada’s original Calavera Garbancera to the calla lilies and sugar skull that honor Día de los Muertos, every detail pays tribute to a tradition that keeps the memory of loved ones alive. We’re proud to continue the Folklore Series with a piece that is as meaningful as it is beautiful.”
SK Customs Masterpiece Craftsmanship
This limited run of only 200 Full Size Government Model Colt 1911s chambered in .38 Super blends the elegance of La Catrina with the vibrant symbolism of Día de los Muertos. Each pistol will include a special engraved edition number.
Calla lilies, representing purity, rebirth, and grace, adorn the flats of the slide in a scroll pattern selectively plated in 24k gold and .999 silver. The rear left panel is decorated with a .999 silver sugar skull.
The top of the slide features José Guadalupe Posada’s iconic skeletal depiction of La Calavera Garbancera alongside a full-body La Catrina wearing a ruffled gown. Selective shading surrounds the top, sides, and frame of the gun, with a balanced calla lily scroll pattern at the muzzle end of the slide.
The frame, slide, barrel and hardware are all highly polished and feature 24k gold of select areas and controls in a deep Colt Royal Blue finish. .999 silver plating is selective on this collector grade work of art, made complete with presentation-grade black Kirinite grips featuring colored calla lily art.
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