New-old 1911A1

[Compuvette]

I promised Jetgirl I'd post a pic of my latest 1911 when I picked it up last night. Well, here she is:

1944 Remington Rand. All original and in excellent shape. I purchased it from the son of the man who carried it in France and Germany durring WW2. He included documentation and pictures with the weapon. I cleaned her up last night and re-sprung it. I'm pretty sure all but the recoil spring were original.

I've got a 1918 1911 Colt that this goes really nice with. I'll try and ge some "family" pics tonight. I've got over a dozen 1911's. Only two aren't Colts. This one and a Springer TRP Operator. Anyway, enjoy and I promise I'll get more pics up tonight.

ETA - the shiny spots are just excess Froglube.

 

[hooky]

Very cool. Congratulations on a nice piece of history.

 

[Irishcs05]

Great gun. I'd be interested in seeing some of the pics/documentation too.

 

[Fordtough25]

Very nice! I love WWII weapons, my uncle carried his old Colt 1911 daily. From WWII until the day he passed.

 

[88E30M50]

Congrats on the new gun. It's always nice to see a piece of history passed into the hands of someone that appreciates what it is. Sounds like the gun will do well in your stewardship.

 

[Compuvette]

Thanks guys. She'll get shot a little and probably share carry duty on July 4th, Veterans Day, VE, and VJ Day with my 1918 Colt.

 

[indiucky]

Congrats on a wonderful piece of history. I love it.

 

[1911ly]

Really awesome! Enjoy your special peice of history.

 

[churchmouse]

Just the best. I love it.

Enjoy it.

 

[ghitch75]

very nice!!!!......i have a 1918 Remington UMC and 17 other 1911's...lets see a pic of the 1918...

 

[Lammchop93]

I love me some classic 1911's!

Here's my 1913 Colt 1911 that was used in WWI and then reissued to my Grandfather during WWII.

 

[wtfd661]

 

[Compuvette]

Here's an old pic of the 1918:

Unfortunatly it's been re-blued and the "United States Property" was taken off along with cutting off the lanyard loop. It is all matching, but not a pristine example. Still, it's a vet and deserves a good home.

 

[David]

I'm jealous......one of these days!!

 

[dyerwatcher]

awesome find - congrats

 

[dnurk]

Such a classic. Thanks for sharing. I'd be curious to know how you can across the gent who was selling it. Someone you knew, friend of a friend, random encounter...?

I would absolutely love to have that exact same purchase experience.

 

[JetGirl]

JetGirl want shoot.

 

[Compuvette]

JetGirl want shoot.

One of these days we need to hit the range.

 

[JetGirl]

Deal!
Although I must say...my offerings of toys to share pales in comparison to yours.
Oh well...at least I get to get my grimy monkey paws on your stuff before you do.
</evil laugh>

 

[Compuvette]

Deal!
Although I must say...my offerings of toys to share pales in comparison to yours.
Oh well...at least I get to get my grimy monkey paws on your stuff before you do.
</evil laugh>

True, but they come home with me.........