King’s Gunworks Custom Series 70 Colt

1911_purview Colt 70 series in .45 ACP built by Kings Gunworks in Glendale CA. Kings was owned and operated by a paisan named Arnold Capone. Al was largely a self-taught…

Nowlin 9mm Custom 1911

1911_purview Nowlin 9mm target pistol in two tone. In the 90s John Nowlin Sr. established himself as one of the top builders of quality pistols and competition pistol parts. Like…

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…

Jimmy Wells Custom Comp Commander

1911_purview Light weight commander carry comp by deceased Georgia gunsmith Jimmy Wells. Old Jimmy used to send work to Chuck Rogers so it’s likely @pistolwrench did the comp on this…

LEFT THE RANGE- Jeffrey D. Nelson

My oldest friend died 5-4-2026 . He was like a brother to me. friends since kindergarten. his brother and parents were like a second family to me. even 25 years…

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…

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