1911_purview An absolutely crazy M1911A1 by Alaska pistolsmith Daniel Richard Doyle. Doc (as he was known to clients and friends) spent many years operating out of a small gunsmithing shop in Kodiak called “Doc Dan’l Gunsmith.” A graduate of the Colorado School of Trades, Doc was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in theContinue reading “Daniel Richard Doyle Custom 1911”
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Radio Relay Site Outpost Hickory
One of the guys in the SOG group shared this photo he has restored of the SOG radio relay site. Hickory was over run and in the process, the actions of SOG Green Beret, John Cavaiani earned the Medal of Honor. Jon Robert Cavaiani (August 2, 1943 – July 29, 2014) was a United States Army soldier andContinue reading “Radio Relay Site Outpost Hickory”
New S&W Model 22
I am excited. Your boy has found a new Smiff product he is actually excited about. They brought back the Model 1917 with 5 inch barrel too! The Model 22 features a multi-caliber cylinder, giving you the versatility to fire .45 AUTO using moon clips or load .45 Colt directly into the 6-round cylinder.
Some Nostalgic Gear
I am not exactly a collector of WW2 gear, but being a devoted worshiper of the Colt M1911, I have always had a love for the old nostalgic web belt, brown leather holster and accessories that came with the issuance of the 199 during the war. the belt was set up with what you neededContinue reading “Some Nostalgic Gear”
Alan Marvel Custom 1911
1911_purview Colt slide over Wilson frame by Mr. Alan Marvel. Years ago, I asked Pete Single about his biggest influences. He rattled off all the usual names, and then I heard the name Marvel. I said, Bob Marvel…to which he responded, no Al Marvel. Al started gunsmithing in 1958 around the same time guys likeContinue reading “Alan Marvel Custom 1911”
Friday Fun
31 Days OF Horror: X – THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES
X: The Man With X-Ray Eyes is one of those high-quality films that managed to slip out of the Roger Corman factory of cheap crap. It hits a level of genuine creepiness that is rarely achieved by Corman. Dr. James Xavier is a good man and a good doctor. He has been researching a wayContinue reading “31 Days OF Horror: X – THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES”
Fred Schmidt Custom Series 70 Colt
1911_purview This 70 series colt in .45 ACP was made by German gunsmith Fred Schmidt. It features Swenson ambidextrous safety, Smith & Wesson low mount K sight, Kings grip safety, commander hammer, and a welded up NM pipe. Schmidt, a member of the APG, was a German machinist and gunsmith at Walther for years. AfterContinue reading “Fred Schmidt Custom Series 70 Colt”
The Korean War Week 123 – I Shall Go To Korea!- October 27, 1952
After months of the people of the United States wondering what he would do about Korea if elected President, Republican Presidential Candidate Dwight Eisenhower this week announces that he will go to Korea in person to observe the situation first hand to see how best to settle it. In the field, Operation Showdown continues, andContinue reading “The Korean War Week 123 – I Shall Go To Korea!- October 27, 1952”
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