Interesting Colt Conversion...

[John D.]

As a few of you know, I work "part time" at a fairly large retail store in Kittery. As fewer of you know (Hi Ed..!) - I'm also into 1911 .22 conversions.. Anyway - today was my "day off" - so I figured I go take a look as a "customer" to find a 1911 platform for my Advantage Arms Target .22 conversion... Well - I did find a suitable platform for that (a Kimber Heritage) - but, at the same time - I was called over to the trade counter to confirm another traders price on the deal he was doing.. While on the high side - I had to leave the store with this conversion as well....(..Honestly, Jen - it just followed me home???..")"...

And yes - I believe I know what Master Engraver's work this is - it's early 50's vintage and is well known in Colt collector circles...

Anyway - one of my new "conversions" as it sits in the presentation box (the felt is going quickly - it's that old)....



Top of the .22 slide (yes - it's a Colt)


.22 Slide underside:


Top of the 1911 .45 slide:


Backstrap:


Left side with the .45 top:



John