1911's Pics Thread
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Pocketfisherman, may I ask how much a top quality resto, such as the Rand was given, would run a fellow?
Nice Canadian deadman, I recently recieved my 2nd Canadian Contract Colt
and also recently recieved the Colt letter for the other
I'll have to update the Colt family photo now as well
Nice Canadian deadman, I recently recieved my 2nd Canadian Contract Colt
and also recently recieved the Colt letter for the other
I'll have to update the Colt family photo now as well
Regarding restoration costs. First off, I would only recommend doing it if the 1911 is seriously in need of it with missing finish and or pitting or modifications that can be corrected.
If the gun has 60% finish and above I would keep it as is.
The ones I look for are the examples without any finish left or pitting in areas that can be fixed. That Remington Rand costs were around $350.00, but it was seriously messed up.
If the gun has 60% finish and above I would keep it as is.
The ones I look for are the examples without any finish left or pitting in areas that can be fixed. That Remington Rand costs were around $350.00, but it was seriously messed up.
Yea, it's Duracoat. Got my gunsmith to do it for me.
That's the most dangerous thing I have seen in pink, right after the Hello Kitty ar-15. lol
I guess I should post a pic of mine: Finally done. Norinco 1911A1, Storm Lake Barrel with 2 port comp, Norc sporter trigger (I was supposed to get a dlask, but Canadapost lost it... like always), and some Bubinga wood grips I made myself (that's right, one off's with an awesome mag release thumb dip
). 
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
i know its always hard turning your first gun pink isnt it, i just did one for my girl friend
It wasn't the first one... Lol
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=390865
Goes with her pink RAT Izula knife....
Thanks! Neither of the two are pristine examples but that just goes to show that they were actually carried in war and not by some pencil pusher
The one with the Colt letter I bought from a gentleman on the west coast. He had recieved it from his Uncle's estate, I don't think he will mind if I post a part of an Email he sent me:
I've done some (little) research but have never been able to find Mr Bill Street or any family to put some credence to the story.
In any case, the gun is a numbered Canadian Colt contract, the letter proves that, and there is a name written in on the inside flap of the holster which came with it:
Lieut. _ _ _ _ (I can't recall the name, and can't make it out in the pic)
72 Batt. Canada (Seaforth Highlanders I assume)
The other Colt, which I just recently recieved, came from eastern Canada with, unfortunatly, no story of the history behind it.
It has a couple of small proofs which I haven't been able to identify and find curious - one on the slide near the pony, another on the frame just under the safety.
Also curious that it came with a left handed holster which appears to be era correct.
The grips on it are in exceptional condition (IMO).
I have sent for a Colt letter for it, but I am fairly certain it is also one of the 5000 contract pistols.
Pristine examples or not, at least they haven't been chopped up like mine. I'd leave mine the way it is if it wasn't for the cut frame. I'm cursed with a knack for finding pistols that have been messed with.
HOT! day at work today, now drinking a beer and farting around with my camera:
Reparked Colt/Rand I just got last week from a famous gunnut.
great pic!
I can't take the credit for that one, I bought it from a fellow on gunnutz who always pops up with pictures of his interesting GI pistols to get me in trouble with my wife (I've bought two from him in the last couple weeks, the Colt/Rand, and some ratty old thing....UMC/Colt or something like that
)Nick from Vulcan Gun Refinishing did the park. Here's a closeup:
There is some pretty extensive pitting on the pistol, hopefully it will be less noticeable with some range/holster wear. I bought it for my son to use when we go shooting. He wanted an airsoft, but I think this will probably be an adequate substitute.
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