Guns – Page 6 – Scattered Shots

Every Gun Tells A Story; Colt SAA Christie’s & King, S&W From The Queens Own Royal, & A Galand

In the second video in the Series of “Every Gun Tells A Story” we have three great revolvers all with their own cherished piece of history.

Askins on the 1911

This article was originally published in American Rifleman, May 1983 It is pretty generally agreed that the most difficult handgun to shoot is the .45 Model 1911. The soldiery from two wars, the U.S. Expeditionary Force of 1917-18 and the buckos who were in the last brouhaha of 1941-45, are in hearty agreement. When theContinue reading “Askins on the 1911”

Dane Burns Best Grade Custom Colt 1911 — 45 ACP

Really tidy build by one of the more in-demand builders of the early 2000’s, Dane Burns.

Nelson Ford Q&A#44; 1911 Facts, Carry Condition, Badly Out Of Time, Frame Stud Worn On Old Revolver

Ted Yost – Full House Custom Colt Lightweight Commander — 38 Super

Really head-turning build by Ted Yost, this very early production Commander in 38 Super, topped with stunning grips, is the pinnacle of classy Carry.

Springfield M1911 22LR Gallery

Continuing the 22LR theme here’s a Springfield M1911 22LR ” Gallery ” practice .. this is the 2nd type and 1 of 25 made in 1919 .. this is Old Colt’s pistol you should visit their website to learn more about this pistol plus many more

I Love Old Guns; How They Were Produced, Their Features, The History They Wear & Their Repairs

Today we have a old large frame Smith & Wesson in .455 first sent to Canada and now lives back home. Plus an old .410 single shot with a wonderful old world repair. Hope you enjoy.

Jim Hoag 1990’s Caspian Full House Custom 1911 — 45 ACP — Robar Finish

Really tidy carry gun built by Jim Hoag in the 90’s. Classic ‘Robar 2-Tone’ Finish.

Lou Williamson Custom Colt 1911

From 1911 Purview 1911_purview This 1977 “large letter” Colt in .45 ACP was made by Lou Williamson out of Hurst Texas. It isn’t really a high end custom by today’s standards, but it was made by a true American gunsmith, so it’s worth its weight in gold to me. Guns sometimes find me, and thisContinue reading “Lou Williamson Custom Colt 1911”

My Best Donation

Sometimes it pays be be known as gun nut. Not exactly a footlocker find but close. What appears to be an unfired WWI era M1911 got tossed my way. The story is that it belonged to the father (or some other relative, its been a long time and its was glossed over) of my unclesContinue reading “My Best Donation”