Category Archives: Guns

From 1911_purview 1954 purpose built bullseye Colt with a highly accurized NM slide, barrel, and bushing, by Ernest Blackburn (1951-2013). Ernie, from Bemidji Minnesota, was a devoted family man and outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed bird hunting with his Gordon Setters, camping, canoeing, hobby farming, and flying his J3 Piper Cub. His bullseye 1911s are markedContinue reading “Ernest Blackburn Custom Bullseye Colt”

From 1911_purview Colt 70 series 1911 in .45 ACP by legendary Bullseye pistolsmith George Madore out of Brookhaven PA. George famously recited the mantra “test don’t guess” so his guns were renown for flawless function and supreme accuracy. This beautiful example shod in D45 “skip line” grips by Steve Herrett.

From 1911_purview Colt Delta Elite 10mm by Karl Beining (@kgb_customs) out of Leipsic OH. I keep a mental inventory of what my favorite 1911s are. Your looking at one of them. Why? Well look at it. All stainless Delta finished in black PVD over hard chrome, forged and checkered (50 LPI) squared trigger guard, restoredContinue reading “KGB Custom Colt Delta Elite”

From 1911_purview Hard chromed 70 series Colt chambered in .45 ACP built by Dr. Steve Woods out of Ellicott Maryland. The gun was checkering by Pete Single, who lived down the street from Steve. Steve was unique in that he used to charge clients $60 for phone consultations. I guess he liked the idea ofContinue reading “Steve Woods Custom Colt”

From 1911_purview This is a 1979 Colt long-slide in 45 ACP by Bill North. Photo from 81 at the Fort Harmar range. When I first saw this gun I thought it was Jim Hoag—because that was CLEARLY North’s influence when he built it. Let’s see, machined and welded up slide extension to house 6” BarstoContinue reading “Bill North Longslide Colt”