Ernest Blackburn Bullseye 1911
1911_purview This 1954 Colt is a purpose built bullseye 1911 with a highly accurized NM slide, barrel, and bushing, by Ernest Blackburn (1951-2013). Ernie, from Bemidji Minnesota, was a devoted…
John Giles Custom Bullseye
1911_purview Up next in the Bullseye marathon is a 1979 Colt in .45 ACP by John Giles out of Odessa Florida. The legendary Giles was absolutely prolific in his production…
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…
Thomas Shimoda Custom Bullseye Colt
1911_purview If you don’t like Bullseye guns, I would block this account for the next 30 days. Colt 70 series 1911 in 38 wadcutter by legendary Honolulu police armorer Thomas…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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