Colt 1911 Restoration by Thor - Page 2

Thor · 07-09-2014, 11:56 AM

Guilty Guilty. I am a big CONAN fan. I read all the LANCER copys of his stories by Robert E Howard. I love Frank Frazetta's cover artwork.

Thor · 07-09-2014, 12:04 PM

I also wrote this satirical or maybe considered farcical story about a made up General DWM.
The Luger War Trophy
The smell of cordite, blood and sweat hung heavy in the air! The rolling acrid smoke stung the young soldiers eyes as he peered through the haze of battle. Only faint moans of wounded soldiers muffled through the air and in the distance the faint clank of the machines of War from the retreating army. The soldier overwhelmed from the recent memories of the roar of battle, the cry of people being hit by small arms fire and artillery shrapnel stood in a daze remembering the recent senses reeling episodes of exploding shells, running and screaming people and all the other noises that made up the battle that had just concluded. Some of the smoke and haze cleared and the young soldier spied a German officer crumpled by several hits from a machine gun. He lay in an awkward crumpled heap that bespoke the violence of his death. Coming closer now………watching warily for any sign of life, the solider saw what he had long to find! A fine German pistol, or so he assumed, housed in a slightly blocky looking hard black case or holster as you yanks might call it. After certain the officer was stone cold dead, he removed the fine German pistol, glinting in the sunlight that was striving to clear the battle haze and smoke. IT WAS A LUGER, and real German Luger and upon close examination of the fine weapon, he knew he had found the personal weapon of the famous German General!! General Dieter Wilhelm Mauser!! For on the top of the toggle was inscribed the Generals initials in a fine scroll work! General DWM!!

ithacaartist · 07-09-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zormpas

And yes, for the record, I *was* referring to the 1911 grips (I should have been clearer!) - Hugh will do a GREAT job!

Yes, got it now...

Restoration of the grips will be the icing on the cake for this one. And Hugh will amaze, never disappoint!

Sergio Natali · 07-08-2014, 01:02 PM

Ted,

Chapeau, really, you must be proud of your work, it's simply wonderful.
I wish we were living a little bit closer :-)

Congratulations indeed.

Sergio

Thor · 07-24-2014, 12:58 PM

I meant to mention I got some good guidance on restoring these pistols from the late Mr Bill Adair. I seem to remember he passed on in 2009. He told me what equipment to get and what to do with these pistols. I ended up working on some of his restorations that he did not want to do the metal work on like really bad broomhandle Mauser pistols. He did all my engraving touch up of markings and he specialized in Colt Pistols and did some Luger work. I now have a great engraving restorer that I am blessed with his work, Mr Brian Powley of Brian Powley Engravers.

07-09-2014, 11:56 AM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	Guilty Guilty. I am a big CONAN fan. I read all the LANCER copys of his stories by Robert E Howard. I love Frank Frazetta's cover artwork. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-09-2014, 12:04 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	I also wrote this satirical or maybe considered farcical story about a made up General DWM. The Luger War Trophy The smell of cordite, blood and sweat hung heavy in the air! The rolling acrid smoke stung the young soldiers eyes as he peered through the haze of battle. Only faint moans of wounded soldiers muffled through the air and in the distance the faint clank of the machines of War from the retreating army. The soldier overwhelmed from the recent memories of the roar of battle, the cry of people being hit by small arms fire and artillery shrapnel stood in a daze remembering the recent senses reeling episodes of exploding shells, running and screaming people and all the other noises that made up the battle that had just concluded. Some of the smoke and haze cleared and the young soldier spied a German officer crumpled by several hits from a machine gun. He lay in an awkward crumpled heap that bespoke the violence of his death. Coming closer now………watching warily for any sign of life, the solider saw what he had long to find! A fine German pistol, or so he assumed, housed in a slightly blocky looking hard black case or holster as you yanks might call it. After certain the officer was stone cold dead, he removed the fine German pistol, glinting in the sunlight that was striving to clear the battle haze and smoke. IT WAS A LUGER, and real German Luger and upon close examination of the fine weapon, he knew he had found the personal weapon of the famous German General!! General Dieter Wilhelm Mauser!! For on the top of the toggle was inscribed the Generals initials in a fine scroll work! General DWM!! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-08-2014, 01:02 PM	#4
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Ted, Chapeau, really, you must be proud of your work, it's simply wonderful. I wish we were living a little bit closer :-) Congratulations indeed. Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

07-24-2014, 12:58 PM	#5
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	I meant to mention I got some good guidance on restoring these pistols from the late Mr Bill Adair. I seem to remember he passed on in 2009. He told me what equipment to get and what to do with these pistols. I ended up working on some of his restorations that he did not want to do the metal work on like really bad broomhandle Mauser pistols. He did all my engraving touch up of markings and he specialized in Colt Pistols and did some Luger work. I now have a great engraving restorer that I am blessed with his work, Mr Brian Powley of Brian Powley Engravers. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."