1922 Gov't model (1911)

Edward Tinker · 09-04-2009, 10:55 PM

Here is a Gov't model commericial made in about 1922 that I carry at times and until recently had white wood grips.

A close friend of mine, Bill had a pair of wood grips he used to have on his carry piece/ Years ago he had made and inletted the brass diamonds. As a friend he offered them to me.

How do they look guys?

Ed

alanint · 09-04-2009, 11:59 PM

Ed,
Very classy!!

I have always favored the diamond patterned grips and the brass inserts really make them pop.

alvin · 09-05-2009, 06:55 AM

Maybe it's because Browning style is widely used today.... it's almost the only style survived -- a slide mounted on frame moving back and forth + carpenter's folding ruler contour, I am still trying to find a feeling

Mauser720 · 09-05-2009, 09:25 AM

Ed -

Very classy looking gun!

Mauser720 - Ron

Ice · 09-05-2009, 12:21 PM

I really like those grips ... and your 1922 model 1911 too. Very businesslike with a touch of class.

Charlie

Vlim · 09-05-2009, 02:27 PM

Ed,

Cute. I'd almost recommend strawing some of the small parts to match the brass

sheepherder · 09-05-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by alvin

-- a slide mounted on frame moving back and forth + carpenter's folding ruler contour...

...???...

alvin · 09-05-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

...???...

Postie, glad to see you again. First, I applogize for some of my inappropriate posts in the past.

Browning's biggest contribution to automatic pistol design was the slide. Earlier autos, say Borchardt, Mauser, Bergmann, etc, were more like mini-rifles, bolt and receiver were seperate. Integrating them together was an important invention (wasn't it....). It happened way earlier than 1911 though. I would assume it's assciated with FN 1899-1900.

The ruler. All his pistols look like this

sheepherder · 09-05-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by alvin

Postie, glad to see you again. First, I applogize for some of my inappropriate posts in the past.

...???...I don't recall any such posts...Please, what were they, so that I can feel outraged...

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The ruler. All his pistols look like this

Oh. Yes; they do...but I thought you meant this folding ruler...

automan1 · 09-05-2009, 11:32 PM

Ed,

I'm glad you like them and put them on your 1922 commerical.....they look real good with the chrome finish.

Bill

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,962 Thanks: 2,063 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	1922 Gov't model (1911) Here is a Gov't model commericial made in about 1922 that I carry at times and until recently had white wood grips. A close friend of mine, Bill had a pair of wood grips he used to have on his carry piece/ Years ago he had made and inletted the brass diamonds. As a friend he offered them to me. How do they look guys? Ed Attached Images

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alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Ed, Very classy!! I have always favored the diamond patterned grips and the brass inserts really make them pop.

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alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Maybe it's because Browning style is widely used today.... it's almost the only style survived -- a slide mounted on frame moving back and forth + carpenter's folding ruler contour, I am still trying to find a feeling

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Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Ed - Very classy looking gun! Mauser720 - Ron

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Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	I really like those grips ... and your 1922 model 1911 too. Very businesslike with a touch of class. Charlie

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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	Ed, Cute. I'd almost recommend strawing some of the small parts to match the brass

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automan1 RIP Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA - USA Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ed, I'm glad you like them and put them on your 1922 commerical.....they look real good with the chrome finish. Bill