Dug relic 1911 restoration (Pics and Video) (Page 6 of 8)
| OP. I have a set of what I believe to be walnut grips that have the checkerd double diamond U.S. pattern on them. They are in new condition but I'm sure they could be antiqued. I would be willing to donate them to your project if you would use them. Let me know |
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Originally Posted By Rem8-7-0:
OP. I have a set of what I believe to be walnut grips that have the checkerd double diamond U.S. pattern on them. They are in new condition but I'm sure they could be antiqued. I would be willing to donate them to your project if you would use them. Let me know That could be really helpful, I'll document the antiquing process, thanks Originally Posted By Tremors:
I may have missed it but have you thought about turning over the barrel or the casing to see if it was murder weapon or if the serial number shows that it was stolen? I'm working on getting the gun magnafluxed to expose the serial number.... and I will be fully researching the guns history... if it does wind up that it was purloined, I will gladly re-unite her with her original owner (if still alive). or the owners family, and in either event I would offer to purchase her from them... As to submitting the barrel/casing, I think you may have a few misconceptions as to what the capabilities of forensic analysis is re: ballistics.... this barrel is so corroded there is no possible way you would be able to match a bullet from before it was fired and a bullet from afterwards.... Additionally I swapped out the extractor and firing pin, and the breach face has minor tooling marks from the process of driving out the seized pin and extractor.... The casing which was found in the firearm had significant mechanical forces applied to it to remove it from the gun, which combined with the corrosion, would make any markings meaningless there is no way in hell anyone is going to match this gun to anything nefarious... its just not possible. |
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Originally Posted By AJAX22:
there is no way in hell anyone is going to match this gun to anything nefarious... its just not possible. You oughta win a prize or something. For diligence and patience in keeping traditions alive... or for most outstanding use of the word "nefarious", if nothing else. |
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Originally Posted By AJAX22:
Originally Posted By Rem8-7-0:
OP. I have a set of what I believe to be walnut grips that have the checkerd double diamond U.S. pattern on them. They are in new condition but I'm sure they could be antiqued. I would be willing to donate them to your project if you would use them. Let me know That could be really helpful, I'll document the antiquing process, thanks . OP, send me a PM and we will exchange details. |
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Originally Posted By Sidd:
Not to rain on a parade but, a weapon with a obliterated SN will make the ATF come down on you with all the fury of a angry god.. Read the thread. |
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Originally Posted By postpostban:
Originally Posted By Sidd:
Not to rain on a parade but, a weapon with a obliterated SN will make the ATF come down on you with all the fury of a angry god.. Read the thread. I have.. A obliterated SN is still a Obliterated SN. One would hope the ATF understands.. But they are know for Bone headed moves |
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| The OP has stated that he is going to have it magnafluxed in order to find the original serial number. I think we can work with the assumption that he will then take care of any legalities in regards to this firearm. He has already demonstrated his intelligence in this thread, so I think that is a safe assumption. Personally, I would rather not see this thread turn into a legal discussion. |
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Originally Posted By Frostbite:
The OP has stated that he is going to have it magnafluxed in order to find the original serial number. I think we can work with the assumption that he will then take care of any legalities in regards to this firearm. He has already demonstrated his intelligence in this thread, so I think that is a safe assumption. Personally, I would rather not see this thread turn into a legal discussion. Agreed. |
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Originally Posted By Sidd: Not to rain on a parade but, a weapon with a obliterated SN will make the ATF come down on you with all the fury of a angry god.. Let the ATF go after GOD for altering the readability of the serial number.  |
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Originally Posted By eric10mm: Originally Posted By Sidd: Not to rain on a parade but, a weapon with a obliterated SN will make the ATF come down on you with all the fury of a angry god.. Let the ATF go after GOD for altering the readability of the serial number. AMEN! |
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Originally Posted By AJAX22:
Shooting trip Sat at Burro..... public pistol range (unless someone has a private range reserved they don't mind me showing up to) Getting the highspeed camera adapted to the tripod head.... Exciting..... OMG Can't wait. |
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Originally Posted By 92muddyXJ: Originally Posted By AJAX22: Shooting trip Sat at Burro..... public pistol range (unless someone has a private range reserved they don't mind me showing up to) Getting the highspeed camera adapted to the tripod head.... Exciting..... OMG Can't wait. |
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| I just spent the better part of this morning reading this thread. WOW, that is all I can say. I can not wait for your update range experience. I want to thank you for including us in the process of bringing that old chunk of rut back to life and for giving it a second life! |
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Originally Posted By StevenH:
Originally Posted By AJAX22:
She went bang first time, every time for over 200 rounds Got some amazing footage from the highspeed camera Processing the footage now Try the original Brl too? Shot the new barrel this time around... the hardness tester hasn't shown up yet. Also, the barrel link needs to be replaced in the original barrel (the slide is sitting slightly too far forward in lockup |
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Originally Posted By AJAX22: That's better than some new out-of-the-box 1911s. She went bang first time, every time for over 200 rounds  |
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