Interesting Colt Conversion...

John D. · 08-08-2008, 03:08 PM

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

Vlim · 08-08-2008, 03:14 PM

Like it!!

To keep it on topic: Here's the German counterpart

John D. · 08-08-2008, 03:20 PM

That's a terrific Pic!!!! THANKS!!!

John

Vlim · 08-08-2008, 03:30 PM

The 1911 is on my 'drool list', since I have a limited permit-space...
I do get to handle our shooting club's stainless 1911 though, that helps

Edward Tinker · 08-08-2008, 07:36 PM

John, wow! I like it very much

ed

John D. · 08-08-2008, 09:34 PM

Thanks Buddy!!!

I really need some pics of the FGS and the whole top of the .45 slide.. Just finished cleaning her up - and what a nice old gal she is!!!

Best to you Ed - and my thanks!!!

JD

Hugh · 08-13-2008, 12:35 AM

Now that's what I call a BBQ Gun!

davidkachel · 08-15-2008, 08:06 PM

John,

Glad you're going to replace the felt anyway as I just drooled all over it!
Beautiful 1911!

lawrence · 09-06-2008, 12:01 PM

I am green with envy. Congratulations John, wish it was mine but very happy for you. Lawrence

mauro · 09-07-2008, 03:48 AM

John,
I really like your Colt set!
Congratulations,
Mauro

azlaw · 09-10-2008, 01:57 PM

The "fairly large retail store" wouldn't happen to be the Kittery Trading Post, would it? Awesome used gun department. No need to respond here, but send me a PM and I'll drop in next time I am in Maine.

H

08-08-2008, 03:08 PM	#1
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Interesting Colt Conversion... 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

08-08-2008, 07:36 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	John, wow! I like it very much ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-13-2008, 12:35 AM	#7
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Now that's what I call a BBQ Gun! __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-15-2008, 08:06 PM	#8
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	John, Glad you're going to replace the felt anyway as I just drooled all over it! Beautiful 1911! __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

09-07-2008, 03:48 AM	#10
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	John, I really like your Colt set! Congratulations, Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

08-08-2008, 03:14 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Like it!! To keep it on topic: Here's the German counterpart

08-08-2008, 03:20 PM	#3
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	That's a terrific Pic!!!! THANKS!!! John

08-08-2008, 03:30 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	The 1911 is on my 'drool list', since I have a limited permit-space... I do get to handle our shooting club's stainless 1911 though, that helps

08-08-2008, 09:34 PM	#6
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Thanks Buddy!!! I really need some pics of the FGS and the whole top of the .45 slide.. Just finished cleaning her up - and what a nice old gal she is!!! Best to you Ed - and my thanks!!! JD

09-06-2008, 12:01 PM	#9
lawrence User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ky Posts: 39 Thanks: 17 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	I am green with envy. Congratulations John, wish it was mine but very happy for you. Lawrence

09-10-2008, 01:57 PM	#11
azlaw User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 207 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	The "fairly large retail store" wouldn't happen to be the Kittery Trading Post, would it? Awesome used gun department. No need to respond here, but send me a PM and I'll drop in next time I am in Maine. H