Category Archives: Guns
PAIR Armand Swenson Custom Colt Government and Commander 1911s
These guns, both mfg in late 72-early 73 were likely sent New in their boxes to Armand to be built as a pair. They were commissioned by a Mr. Rauch, and his name is scribed in both guns, one with a #1, the other with a #2 denoting they were built together. The guns wereContinue reading “PAIR Armand Swenson Custom Colt Government and Commander 1911s”
Remington Model 513T Target Rifle
After months of development and a research cost of $16,500, Remington announced a new small bore bolt action rifle. It was advertised as a moderately priced alternative to the Model 37 rifle. This was the model 513 T Matchmaster target rifle, one of the 500 series family of rifles. It was ready for delivery inContinue reading “Remington Model 513T Target Rifle”
Nelson Ford Discusses The Smith & Wesson 38/44 N Frame Revolver; The Heavy Duty, Registered Magnum
Karl mentioned Nelson and his channel on one of his recent videos about a Nelson Ford 1911 and I went to check it out. I have been hooked! Mr. Ford is extremely knowledgeable and entertaining and best of all, appreciates the classics. In today’s video we go over the story of the .38 and thenContinue reading “Nelson Ford Discusses The Smith & Wesson 38/44 N Frame Revolver; The Heavy Duty, Registered Magnum”
Remington Model 141: Old School Cool
A guest share by our pal SunshineShooter from his progunmillennial website. Welcome to the newest installment of Quick Shots. This week we take a look at one of the oldest guns in my collection, if not the oldest in my collection. A scoped Remington Model 141, chambered in .35 Remington. This gun holds a specialContinue reading “Remington Model 141: Old School Cool”
1939 Smith & Wesson Model 1905 M&P Target — DW Kings Custom
This beautiful example shipped to S&W Sales rep and distributor Paul Linforth in San Francisco California in 1939. Linforth’s shop was a mere 10 minute walk from Dean King’s famous shop.
Early Cylinder & Slide Adventurer – SE — Full House Custom Colt 1911 — 45 ACP Subcompact
A stunning spec’d out C&S Adventurer from Bill Laughridge’s Nebraska Shop. This one has all the options and is in stunning condition, super rad Chop job!
Chuck Rogers — Rogers Precision — Full House Custom Colt CCO — 45 ACP
Really slick LW CCO build from the bench of Chuck Rogers out of Arizona. A great example of modern pistolcraft.
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.
John Giles — The 45 Shop — Odessa Florida — 1966 Custom Colt 1911 45 ACP
Really great example from one of the progenitors of the art that is customizing the Colt Government Model pistols. Giles built top shelf guns for 3 decades out of his small Odessa Shop. Sign up for our email list for all shop news! https://kgbcustomsllc.com
Scattered Shots 