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Posted: 3/15/2014 8:05:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308:
Polish Radom built 1911? Very nice. Would like to know more about this pistol. I almost want to buy a Rock River and a blank slide, then engrave and 'clone' the thing.  Something about the look and feel of older guns...Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308:
Originally Posted By Banshee35:
I was wondering where this thread got to Working out a deal on this right now http://<a href=http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/spd356/Guns%20for%20Sale/Norwegian%20m1914/010-1.jpg Polish Radom built 1911? Very nice. Would like to know more about this pistol. I almost want to buy a Rock River and a blank slide, then engrave and 'clone' the thing. Something about the look and feel of older guns...Isn't that a Norwegian copy of the 1911? |
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Posted: 3/15/2014 8:06:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308:
Polish Radom built 1911? Very nice. Would like to know more about this pistol. I almost want to buy a Rock River and a blank slide, then engrave and 'clone' the thing. Something about the look and feel of older guns...Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308:
Originally Posted By Banshee35:
I was wondering where this thread got to Working out a deal on this right now http://<a href=http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/spd356/Guns%20for%20Sale/Norwegian%20m1914/010-1.jpg Polish Radom built 1911? Very nice. Would like to know more about this pistol. I almost want to buy a Rock River and a blank slide, then engrave and 'clone' the thing. Something about the look and feel of older guns...Caspian makes a "classic" frame without the M1911A1 features: Caspian Classic Very minor details, granted, but it's retro to obsess over the small stuff, right?. You can also get flat or arched mainspring housings with lanyard loops and wide spur hammers from Brownells. The "Polish" M1911? It's Norwegian. |
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Posted: 3/15/2014 8:23:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Andouille:
Caspian makes a "classic" frame without the M1911A1 features: Caspian Classic Very minor details, granted, but it's retro to obsess over the small stuff, right?. You can also get flat or arched mainspring housings with lanyard loops and wide spur hammers from Brownells. The "Polish" M1911? It's Norwegian. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Andouille:
Originally Posted By Morg308:
Originally Posted By Banshee35:
I was wondering where this thread got to Working out a deal on this right now http://<a href=http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/spd356/Guns%20for%20Sale/Norwegian%20m1914/010-1.jpg Polish Radom built 1911? Very nice. Would like to know more about this pistol. I almost want to buy a Rock River and a blank slide, then engrave and 'clone' the thing. Something about the look and feel of older guns...Caspian makes a "classic" frame without the M1911A1 features: Caspian Classic Very minor details, granted, but it's retro to obsess over the small stuff, right?. You can also get flat or arched mainspring housings with lanyard loops and wide spur hammers from Brownells. The "Polish" M1911? It's Norwegian. Shows you what I know.  I knew I'd seen one before. Very cool. Thanks for the tip on the Caspian frame. I might look into that.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/15/2014 8:53:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Banshee35]
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1924 Norwegian "kongsberg Colt" built under license from Colt and the Germans even used them in limited numbers after the fall of Norway. Only about 32k made total and almost every part is serial numbered to the pistol.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308:
Polish Radom built 1911? Very nice. Would like to know more about this pistol. I almost want to buy a Rock River and a blank slide, then engrave and 'clone' the thing. Something about the look and feel of older guns...Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308:
Originally Posted By Banshee35:
I was wondering where this thread got to Working out a deal on this right now http://<a href=http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/spd356/Guns%20for%20Sale/Norwegian%20m1914/010-1.jpg Polish Radom built 1911? Very nice. Would like to know more about this pistol. I almost want to buy a Rock River and a blank slide, then engrave and 'clone' the thing. Something about the look and feel of older guns... |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/15/2014 9:20:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 5437]
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After the GI Joe comment I figured I owed everyone a picture. This is my Father's 1964 S&W 357 mag. His daily carry until 1970.
Here is his 1970 Colt 1911 commander that was his daily carry until his death in 2006. It is the pistol I learned to shoot with. 
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Posted: 3/15/2014 10:17:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5437:
After the GI Joe comment I figured I owed everyone a picture. This is my Father's 1964 S&W 357 mag. His daily carry until 1970. http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag132/58Bisc/guns/7A7D3F49-DA34-4EA6-AF0E-5082C25F0B43_zpsf53kakyq.jpg http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag132/58Bisc/guns/4B808C85-B06E-4698-AB79-B9F20975480C_zps4xjku8w4.jpg Here is his 1970 Colt 1911 commander that was his daily carry until his death in 2006. It is the pistol I learned to shoot with. http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag132/58Bisc/null_zpsc8b03fc9.jpg http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag132/58Bisc/8C64B493-2220-4B81-9870-4B8BFD1CED78-1933-0000041E18AEB8FA_zpsb4118d2f.jpg Very nice, both of them! I'm sure it means a lot to have his carry guns. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/15/2014 11:44:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Banshee35]
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That satin nickel held up pretty well to all that carrying! I have one as well and never cared for the finish as it always looks dirty to me but yours looks better.
Here's my latest. A Colt Huntsman 
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Posted: 3/16/2014 5:41:17 PM EDT
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My 2 Colts, the hammerless is from 1919 and the woodsman is 1950
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/16/2014 6:04:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308:
Very nice, both of them! I'm sure it means a lot to have his carry guns. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morg308:
Originally Posted By 5437:
After the GI Joe comment I figured I owed everyone a picture. This is my Father's 1964 S&W 357 mag. His daily carry until 1970. http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag132/58Bisc/guns/7A7D3F49-DA34-4EA6-AF0E-5082C25F0B43_zpsf53kakyq.jpg http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag132/58Bisc/guns/4B808C85-B06E-4698-AB79-B9F20975480C_zps4xjku8w4.jpg Here is his 1970 Colt 1911 commander that was his daily carry until his death in 2006. It is the pistol I learned to shoot with. http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag132/58Bisc/null_zpsc8b03fc9.jpg http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag132/58Bisc/8C64B493-2220-4B81-9870-4B8BFD1CED78-1933-0000041E18AEB8FA_zpsb4118d2f.jpg Very nice, both of them! I'm sure it means a lot to have his carry guns. Yes, at first I carried them. It seemed natural to me, because they always felt like they were my guns. Someone said in passing that it would really suck if something ever happened to them. That's went they got retired and became safe queens. I chose not to restore them, but I completely disassembled them, cleaned every detail, replaced all the springs and tested everything before putting them away for my future grand kids. I've thought of replacing both of them with modern versions for myself, but went in other directions. |
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Posted: 3/16/2014 8:53:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Banshee35:
That satin nickel held up pretty well to all that carrying! I have one as well and never cared for the finish as it always looks dirty to me but yours looks better. Here's my latest. A Colt Huntsman <a href="http://s340.photobucket.com/user/banshee207/media/SAM_0366_zpse48b2eef.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o355/banshee207/SAM_0366_zpse48b2eef.jpg</a> Do want. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/16/2014 8:54:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Banshee35]
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I really want a hammerless
Andouille, I feel like I stole that huntsman...$340 out the door 
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Posted: 3/17/2014 12:07:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Banshee35:
I really want a hammerless
Andouille, I feel like I stole that huntsman...$340 out the door
Gave $350 for the hammerless on the CMP classifieds last month or so 
Not pristine by any means but a great shooter grade pistol |
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Posted: 3/17/2014 9:10:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Banshee35:
I really want a hammerless
Andouille, I feel like I stole that huntsman...$340 out the door
Well played, sir. A little luck is due every man. Nostromo, nothing wrong with your little hammerless. You could send it off to me anytime you want. I like a gun with a little wear on it, as well as a really nice one. You're more likely to enjoy shooting one with a little wear. Nice old Match Target, by the way. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 12/2/2014 7:14:08 PM EDT
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BTT
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CA, USA
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Posted: 12/2/2014 10:33:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: imarangemaster]
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Moved to this thread. My 1974 vintage S&W Model 59 9mm. The original "Wonder 9" Carried a Model 59 for more than half of my Law Enforcement career. Sold my original about 1990 and regretted it later. Got this one recently, and happy as a clam. Still had the mags for it in the safe. This one came with the rubber Uncle mikes grips, but I have since put the original factory "Derlyn" nylon grips back on it.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2014 2:01:38 PM EDT
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Very nice Imarangemaster
1965 Model 19-2 as carried as a CHP by my Step Dad. 
I read in a sniper book of an account of a GI having a DS as a back up. So this pic is probably gtg for in country weapons. 
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Posted: 12/3/2014 2:54:22 PM EDT
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I wish I could find a vintage (1910s-1940s) 1911 of any flavor (namely Colt or Ithaca) for under $1000
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2014 5:25:43 PM EDT
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Good luck with that. Maybe a beat up mixmaster?
Ask John Rippert, some of the older revolvers can be had for much less money than that. I think. |
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Posted: 12/3/2014 6:36:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blanco_Diablo: I wish I could find a vintage (1910s-1940s) 1911 of any flavor (namely Colt or Ithaca) for under $1000 I got my 1918 Colt for $900 but that was several years ago. It was STILL impossible to find them in any condition for under $1000 then! It was re-arsenaled for WWII duty and has the rebuild AA and is wearing parkerizing instead of the original blue but for ME that just added to it's story and I treasure it! It was on GB and it took LOT'S of patience and persistence and LOT'S of lost auctions before I got it! My cousin got a WWII M1911A1 in the parking lot of a FunShow in 95% percent original condition with holster for $700 about 5 or 6 years ago. Pop's was asking $500 and cuz gave him $700 because that's what he had in his wallet. The guy was VERY happy and cuz can sleep at night knowing he did the right thing! Good luck! |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 12:09:03 AM EDT
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I found one
I'll post much better pics Monday night when I have it in my hands (pics are from seller), but it's an all original 1945 Remington Rand. US Property and US Army marked 1911A1. Came with an original Kraft box, original Sears holster, original mag, and a WW2 mag pouch. Definitely wasn't under $1000 but I got a pretty good deal, I think. I'm happy as a clam, but will be even happier when I get it in my hands and get it to the range. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 12:33:07 AM EDT
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Congrats, that looks like a beauty.
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Posted: 6/10/2015 7:13:38 PM EDT
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My Colt 1911 built up on a Foster Industries (Caspian blem) frame.
Took me three years of hand-fitting everything to get it where I want it. 
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Posted: 6/17/2015 3:41:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/17/2015 3:42:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By uxb:
My Colt 1911 built up on a Foster Industries (Caspian blem) frame. Took me three years of hand-fitting everything to get it where I want it. http://www.fototime.com/40CE18C5E4890D7/large.jpg That is freaking beautiful. I love the front strap profile. Wide hammer. Flat MSH with lanyard. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. I like the longer triggers though. God that thing is gorgeous. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/28/2016 10:53:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colddeadhands61: How about this ????? 1965 is retro ! http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g442/colddeadhands/100_0150.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colddeadhands61: Originally Posted By yankee-V: Originally Posted By stevejness: I think it'd be ok, maybe if limited to one thread. This is the go-to place for Vietnam-era info, and I'd hate to miss something relegated to the 1911 forum, etc. Also, the shotgun threads have been a very welcome addition to this forum. The Russian AK clone thread was nice to see as well. I think there is enough room for these "off tangent" threads. I get tired of nothing but 20" A1 clones, which is what most topics are about here. +1 - I'd like to see a little more variety in the retro forum. One or two more stickied threads maybe. We have the Retro shotgun thread. Retro Pistol - .38s, .45s - etc Retro misc. - M-79s, Brunswick grenade launchers - etc How about this ????? 1965 is retro ! http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g442/colddeadhands/100_0150.jpg DUDE, You could sell THAT to NASA!!! So cool. This is my era! |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/30/2016 7:20:51 PM EDT
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BTT
Great thread! |
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Posted: 12/1/2016 12:12:01 PM EDT
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I also built my own using a Foster frame using as many GI pats as I could find. The most difficult thing about the project was fitting the thumb safety.
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Posted: 12/1/2016 1:42:24 PM EDT
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/4/2016 10:11:08 PM EDT
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Beautiful
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/24/2016 9:08:15 PM EDT
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I would love to see a Victory Revolver in this thread. I think there was 1 earlier.
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MB, CAN
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Posted: 12/25/2016 2:43:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Lerch641]
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My retro (and only, at the moment) pistol.
A 1984 W. German produced P226 that was part of the police trials in Canada. It still bears the blemishes of abuse from the trials. Currently waiting for a parts kit and SRT to arrive to breath some life into it (the de-cocker spring is especially weak). |
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Posted: 12/25/2016 8:28:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
I would love to see a Victory Revolver in this thread. I think there was 1 earlier. O.K. U.S. Navy marked, shipped December 29, 1942 from the Smiff factory to U.S. Navy, Oakland, CA. Still locks up good and tight. Cartridges are Viet Nam era, RA 65. 
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Posted: 12/25/2016 8:40:35 PM EDT
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Here's its big brother. 45 ACP Model of 1917 shipped May 6, 1918 to Springfield Armory, Springfield, MA.
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Posted: 12/26/2016 7:20:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Andouille:
Here's its big brother. 45 ACP Model of 1917 shipped May 6, 1918 to Springfield Armory, Springfield, MA. http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/HarlingenAFB/Smith%20Wesson%20M1917/SW1917.jpg Bought and sold several of these throughout the years. I miss those moonie clips wearing things! I just always liked shooting them! I'll add that to my birthday want list!
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OH, USA
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Posted: 12/27/2016 10:53:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PrepAndShoot]
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My retro Llama .45 I got in 1982 (which were popular in the late 70s and early 80s) and one of my AR-180s with some 1970s collectables which are survivalist related. The first AR-180 I saw "in person" was in 1978 at a gun store in Ohio but ended up getting an AR-15 SP1 instead that day. I bought my first AR-180 in 1988 - it was a Sterling with sling, one 20rd magazine, and Armalite 2.75x scope. Guess how much I paid for it? $325! I got the Panasonic blue ball AM radio around 1975 and the RCA police scanner about the same time or a year later. I miss the 70s and 80s! |
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Posted: 12/29/2016 2:38:58 AM EDT
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From this colt/walther 1911-22
To This 
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Posted: 12/29/2016 8:28:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tech-Com:
From this colt/walther 1911-22 http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/226828/novd4wxm-101776.jpg To This http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/226828/IMG-0255-m-101753.jpg Oh yeah! She looks MUCH better in gray! |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 1/13/2017 3:59:37 PM EDT
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I'm drooling Andoullie..... So nice. Both of them.
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Posted: 1/13/2017 6:54:28 PM EDT
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Robin Olds, painting a MiG kill on his F-4, with some kinda Smith & Wesson hanging off his belt. That aircraft is available for viewing at the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson if you're ever around Dayton.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/4/2017 10:52:13 PM EDT
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My two latest Retro sidearms: 1976 and 1984
As my Every day carry piece... 
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Posted: 9/23/2017 12:42:27 PM EDT
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I really like those.
Because photobucket stinks, I'll repost 2 of mine. 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/23/2017 6:45:21 PM EDT
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I lover the Colt Agent with the Tyler T-Grip!
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Posted: 9/23/2017 7:37:23 PM EDT
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Colt Series 70 Government Model:
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Posted: 9/23/2017 7:40:25 PM EDT
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And a previously rusty Model 10 that has a coat of MolyResin on it:
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Posted: 9/24/2017 9:27:37 PM EDT
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IL, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:15:06 PM EDT
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:20:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistorySWEET!!!!!!
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:21:56 PM EDT
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Quote History |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:22:41 PM EDT
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Quote History@uxb
Is that yours? Do you have ammo? Have you ever fired it? Rocket propelled projectiles... Salvo rifles. Sometimes I wonder what the engineers were smoking in their pipes back in the 1960's.
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Posted: 9/25/2017 12:02:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By imarangemaster:
I lover the Colt Agent with the Tyler T-Grip! Wow, lots of great posts. With the grand puba Hush Puppy M39!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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