Model 70 Winchester #86

The artists over at pre64win.com have restored a true piece of history. God bless them. “This 1936 rifle, Model 70 serial number 86, came to us as a poorly executed custom, with 6 non-factory holes in the receiver, and rust pitting so deep the serial number was almost unreadable. It took over 2 years andContinue reading “Model 70 Winchester #86”

Don Fraley Custom Colt

From 1911_purview For years I used to pour through Layne Simpson’s 1911 book, looking at old-school 1911s made by gunsmiths of yesteryear. Don Fraley of Advanced Weapon Technologies out of Russell KY was all over that book. His builds were well executed and interesting, so I became somewhat “focused” on adding one to the pile.Continue reading “Don Fraley Custom Colt”