*whistle*Levallois said:I also got this little jewel today as part of my constant quest to stimulate the economy singlehandedly - prewar Colt 1911 a1 made in 1925 - more of a shooter than collectable as it's only in about 80 percent condition. If a gun has a "soul" then it's these babies.
Is that a 1911A1 or a Government Model? Looks like the latter. Either war, that's a nice find. I much prefer guns in that condition, you know, not so perfect that you won't want to take it out and shoot it.Levallois said:DG - it shoots better than I can even with iron sights.
I also got this little jewel today as part of my constant quest to stimulate the economy singlehandedly - prewar Colt 1911 a1 made in 1925 - more of a shooter than collectable as it's only in about 80 percent condition. If a gun has a "soul" then it's these babies.
anon` said:@ Story~ I've found no ammo at all to date, but for one gentleman who had some of unknown source. Not something I'd be comfortable firing! If you know of any potential sources, do by all means share!
matrioshka said:I once owned an odd Winchester '07. It had German commercial proofs, the pre WW1 type. The German owner installed a three leaf express sight and sling swivels.
Les Gillis said:And here's a pic of Lone Wolf's bullet proof vest. This is what Dillinger and the gang would have been wearing....