Posted: 7/26/2006 11:14:21 AM EDT
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Does anybody have any information about crown city arms?? I have a hand built custom 1911 on a crown city frame??? Never heard of it but does anyone know about this. Thanks for any help Druff |
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I vaguely remember that name from about 8 years ago. I believe they assembled pistols from various part suppliers and they had a lot problems with some parts. I don’t remember hearing anything good about them. You may have a pistol that was built on their slides and frames that were liquidated when they closed. It could be a good pistol if it was built using good quality of components. |
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Crown City was an early 1911 "clone" maker back in the 1970's. They started as a parts maker, then began assembling guns named after birds. There was a "Hawk", "Falcon" etc. They were an early maker of stainless steel guns and parts. They used the casting process for slides, frames, and parts. Quality of their guns and parts was poor and they soon went bust. Virtually all the slides and frames I saw were out of spec, with slide rails high and low, wavy, with varying thickness and width. It was common to see "slumps" in the castings, and areas that failed to fill out in the molds. Many of their "stainless steel" parts were actually carbon steel castings with a "flash" plated hard chrome finish. |
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It was my idea for Druffick to post this topic since I was doing a little work on his pistol today. I think Druffick got one of the good ones. The rails are straight and the frame feels strong. GI parts fit well, and it's pretty tight for an older pistol. Here's the funny part, the slide that is fitted to it, is a series 70 Colt Gold Cup National Match. Regardless of how good (or bad) the frame is, it's a damn good shooter. Druffick, I got the new grip bushings today. Next time I come down I'll bring them with me and we can get them installed. MJD |
My father built it when he first started in the military back in the 70's. This gun is still in pristine condition. I was just wondering??? Cause Highwayman and I never have heard of that. DRUFF |