Local 150 commemorative 1911

[1kwikf]

Im trying to find a local Springfield commemorative 150 (operating engineers) 1911. I know this isnt marketplace section, but ive never even seen one. My father in law has been trying to get his hands on one with no avail. He's retiring later this year and i wanted to get him one as a retirement present. They are 1 of 725. If anyone knows where to get one or wants to get rid of theirs please let me know.

 

[1kwikf]

Bump!!

 

[SERparacord]

Would you settle for an IBEW Knife? Just kidding, good luck.

 

[1kwikf]

Would you settle for an IBEW Knife? Just kidding, good luck.

Lol, thanks... He would probably throw it at me if i gave that to him. That's like blasphemy

 

[SmokinSigs357]

Did I stumble into the Classifieds?...

 

[CarmelHP]

Im trying to find a local Springfield commemorative 150 (operating engineers) 1911. I know this isnt marketplace section, but ive never even seen one. My father in law has been trying to get his hands on one with no avail. He's retiring later this year and i wanted to get him one as a retirement present. They are 1 of 725. If anyone knows where to get one or wants to get rid of theirs please let me know.

Who sponsored the run? Was it Springfield or the Local? How long ago?

 

[SW.Ecks]

My dad has two, consecutive serial numbers too. I probably shouldn't have told you, because he'll never come off of those! They are truly beautiful pieces though, I can only hope they are passed down to me when the time comes.

 

[1kwikf]

Did I stumble into the Classifieds?...

Im well aware that this is not the classifeds, but i was told to come here because I truely had no idea what it looked like, and it would get more attention here

Who sponsored the run? Was it Springfield or the Local? How long ago?

It was todd vandermyde of local 150... i think they were made in 2006 or 7

My dad has two, consecutive serial numbers too. I probably shouldn't have told you, because he'll never come off of those! They are truly beautiful pieces though, I can only hope they are passed down to me when the time comes.

From what i can tell a vast majority of the people that have them have 2... sweeny has numbers 1 and 2, vandermyde has #150 and 2 prototypes.

My fiances dad has been on the list since they came out so his name is near the top if any ever come back to 150, but with him retiring, i feel like he'll be overlooked

 

[Wesley929]

You could always just buy a 1911 and pay to have it personalized with the date of his retirement, how many years he had in, and Local 150 Operators, and what not.

Might be cheaper or easier than finding one of a limited edition run.

 

[1kwikf]

You could always just buy a 1911 and pay to have it personalized with the date of his retirement, how many years he had in, and Local 150 Operators, and what not.

Might be cheaper or easier than finding one of a limited edition run.

I've thought of that, and I agree with you on the cheaper and easier part, but he is a very particular person... He wants the commemorative. Ive offered to take him shooting with me, but he wont go until he gets his commemorative... its just more motivation for me to find it i guess

 

[SmokinSigs357]

It was todd vandermyde of local 150... i think they were made in 2006 or 7

If that's the same Todd Vandermyde, he's very active with the Illinois Rifle Association...should contact him. He may be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[1kwikf]

If that's the same Todd Vandermyde, he's very active with the Illinois Rifle Association...should contact him. He may be able to point you in the right direction.

Possibly, Ill have to try to contact him

 

[SmokinSigs357]

Google him...TONS of links. Just saw him on NRA Cam and Company over the last couple of weeks.

 

[1kwikf]

Google him...TONS of links. Just saw him on NRA Cam and Company over the last couple of weeks.

I just sent him a message on his facebook page... couldnt find an actual email for him

 

[atvdave]

Would you settle for an IBEW Knife? Just kidding, good luck.

Got a IUE-CWA knife?

 

[SERparacord]

Got a IUE-CWA knife?

Is that a real Union?

 

[1kwikf]

I got one!!!!!! thanks for all your help!!!

 

[95wrangler]

Now you must post pics!

 

[1kwikf]

I will, just as soon as its in my hands... going to be about 3 weeks

 

[SW.Ecks]

Congrats! I wish I had my own, but until then I'll have to eyeball my dad's set! Yes, I know that sounded really messed up, but I'm sure you'd all love to see my dad's pair, too!