Black widow not so black

paid4c4 · 11-29-2010, 02:10 PM

I have a 1911 Remington Rand .45 which had been plated with mother of pearl grips, a real pimp pistol. I had the plating removed using the electrical process. I then had it parkerized to the proper color for 1944 when the pistol was manufactured. I found a nice set of correct grips which had a little age but looked good. The ending result is a pistol which is worth twice as much and is once again a piece of military history instead of going through life in the arm rest of a Cadillac!
Bill

11-29-2010, 02:10 PM	#19
paid4c4 User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 62 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	I have a 1911 Remington Rand .45 which had been plated with mother of pearl grips, a real pimp pistol. I had the plating removed using the electrical process. I then had it parkerized to the proper color for 1944 when the pistol was manufactured. I found a nice set of correct grips which had a little age but looked good. The ending result is a pistol which is worth twice as much and is once again a piece of military history instead of going through life in the arm rest of a Cadillac! Bill