1911 Colt "Black Army"

saab-bob · 12-12-2012, 02:20 AM

Well,I was saving my money for a 1900 AE and then this gun followed me home!

It was on a local auction that sells on Auction Arms,so I got a chance to look at it before bidding.With its incorrect grips and its finish it reminded me of a neglected puppy.The narrative was it belonged to a vet who died many years ago and the family finally decided to sell it,along with about 70 other guns.

So I had to have it.

It was made in early 1918 and for sure saw some action.I got a pretty good deal on it,due to its appearance. Of course,then I went crazy and had to have all the expensive correct parts for it.Yes, the grips are repops. I did find a set of original grips that need some love,however.

Another silly reason to acquire it was that I found more family gear,so I had to get a gun for my rig!

Here is the after and before pics!

The holster is a Keyston Bros. Which is supposed to be rare one?
Its a shooter!

Comments welcome.
Bob

12-12-2012, 02:20 AM	#1
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	1911 Colt "Black Army" Well,I was saving my money for a 1900 AE and then this gun followed me home! It was on a local auction that sells on Auction Arms,so I got a chance to look at it before bidding.With its incorrect grips and its finish it reminded me of a neglected puppy.The narrative was it belonged to a vet who died many years ago and the family finally decided to sell it,along with about 70 other guns. So I had to have it. It was made in early 1918 and for sure saw some action.I got a pretty good deal on it,due to its appearance. Of course,then I went crazy and had to have all the expensive correct parts for it.Yes, the grips are repops. I did find a set of original grips that need some love,however. Another silly reason to acquire it was that I found more family gear,so I had to get a gun for my rig! Here is the after and before pics! The holster is a Keyston Bros. Which is supposed to be rare one? Its a shooter! Comments welcome. Bob Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"