Anybody have one of these, or ever seen/played with one? I think this would be perfect for wild bunch cas. Heck, it would be perfect for anything. been wanting one for a long time, might have to crush the double rifle fund to scratch this itch.
Usfa 1910
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Quick & dirty.... John Browning started with the .45ACP ctg in the Model 1905 which was a scaled up Model 1900/1902/1903 (pocket hammer model) which was chambered in .38ACP. The Model 1905 started to evolve.... which lead JMB to develop what we know today as the Model 1911. The Model just before the Model 1911 was known as the Model 1910 [there was also a Model 1909 IIRC].
Anyway, what they are now repro'ing above is one of the prototypes in the evoluion to the Model 1911. Commonly referred to as the Model 1910.
Regards, NAA.
I thought the 1909 was a version of the New Service? - dan
Quick & dirty.... John Browning started with the .45ACP ctg in the Model 1905 which was a scaled up Model 1900/1902/1903 (pocket hammer model) which was chambered in .38ACP. The Model 1905 started to evolve.... which lead JMB to develop what we know today as the Model 1911. The Model just before the Model 1911 was known as the Model 1910 [there was also a Model 1909 IIRC].
Anyway, what they are now repro'ing above is one of the prototypes in the evoluion to the Model 1911. Commonly referred to as the Model 1910.
Regards, NAA.
Oh....Ok. So its only a repro not an original. So why the high price tag??
TDC
ETA: Thanks for the quick and dirty.
Dan is correct, there was also a Model 1909 big frame Colt revolver, chambered in .45 Long Colt [I use the term "Long Colt" to distinguish from .45ACP] that was made from 1909 to 1911 as a military version of the New Service wheelgun [mfg 1898-1942] that was chambered in .45 Long Colt, but also .38 Spl, .357 Mag, .38-40, .44-40, .44 Russian, .44 Spl, .45ACP, .450 Eley, .455 Eley, and .476 Eley.
The Model 1909 was predominantly for the US military, production numbers are ~ 21,900 or so. Most, if not all, went to US service, predominantly in the Phillipines. And are usually US military inspector marked. It is said to be difficult to find one in premium condition. They usually command a higher price in sale over a standard New Service model.
NAA.
from what i understand(this might be like jumping in the water with sharks, cause anyone here probably knows more about the 1911 than me), the 1911 was the redesign resulting from the 1910 failing military testing. apparently the two are completely different pistols.
the usfa 1910, however, is built on a 1911, with styling cues from earlier models: 1905 hammer, smaller controls, etc. usfa felt it would be cost prohibitive to tool up for an accurate repro, and just wanted to make a pistol that incorporated all the details of several earlier models.
as for not being worth it because its not a colt, i don't know because i've never held, fired or owned a colt. they are the standard, but everything i've heard about usfa is positive. i still want one.
the usfa 1910, however, is built on a 1911, with styling cues from earlier models: 1905 hammer, smaller controls, etc. usfa felt it would be cost prohibitive to tool up for an accurate repro, and just wanted to make a pistol that incorporated all the details of several earlier models.
as for not being worth it because its not a colt, i don't know because i've never held, fired or owned a colt. they are the standard, but everything i've heard about usfa is positive. i still want one.
