The Grips of Zane Thompson

A look as some of Zane’s great work on my gaggle of Cool and Custom Smith & Wesson’s, Colt’s and a Bowen Custom USFA.

Swenson 1911

Even an old, welded up Swenson, is still a Swenson. This one a Rem Rand slide paired with a ’47 Commercial frame, likely built in the latter days of the 1960’s- early 70’s bears many of Armand’s touches, with some rather unique ones added as well. Note the front sight, very unique, long slow ramp,Continue reading “Swenson 1911”

Berdon Custom Colt

By Pistol_purview AE Berdon was born in Seymour Indiana on December 8th, 1884. In 1907 he graduated at the top of his class with an electrical engineering degree from Purdue University. Out of college, Berdon (likely a genius) worked in the automotive industry and was credited with countless inventions and patents used by some ofContinue reading “Berdon Custom Colt”