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Pistol_purview Colt rail gun built by Dave Severns. Dave, who began gun-smithing in the late 1970s, was a hard-hat diver and engineer by training. A self-taught pistolsmith, he was known for producing a series of internet “shootout articles” in the early 2000’s, where he evaluated and tested high performance 1911s made by other custom shopsContinue reading “Dave Severns Custom Colt Rail Gun”

From 1911_purview This 1975 large letter pony (chambered in 38 super) was created by legendary Colorado gunsmither Don Fisher. Fish was a top pistol smith in the late 70s and early 80s. his most famous customer was World Champion Ross Seyfried, who frequently touted Fisher’s work as some of the best in the country.

Here is a treat for everyone today. The ASP. The reworked M39 by Paris Theodore. You can see him in the photo. Not very easy to find these days since only about 3,000 of them ever got made.

Superb early Number RH123 build from Richard’s Illinois shop. This 1973 Colt Combat Commander was built in 1980-81 and is a superb example of the craft in those days. Clearly an Homage to one of Heinie’s biggest influences, Jim Hoag.