Back from the Dead

[Greg Derr]

This is a very old 1911 Colt, Maybe 1918 vintage. It was chrome plated. Now it is back as it should be. I installed a new barrel and bushing and a few other parts. The owner is looking for the proper grips.

Enjoy!

 

[Blitz1]

Wow!!

 

[terraformer]

Wow!!

I'll let you hold it if you think you can behave yourself.

BTW: I have repro grips that match the original Walnut grips. I will bring them by when I pick it up if Greg wants new pics.

 

[jenlynn724]

beautiful.

 

[terraformer]

BTW Greg, excellent job. The color is what I was going for. Very close to the original.

 

[terraformer]

All, the story of this gun and other drama are over here.
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php/85090-WWI-era-1911-refinishing-project

 

[Len-2A Training]

Great job Greg!

 

[Bob J]

Nice Greg..... Really nice job!

 

[dixidawg]

Spectacular!

 

[Blitz1]

I'll let you hold it if you think you can behave yourself.

BTW: I have repro grips that match the original Walnut grips. I will bring them by when I pick it up if Greg wants new pics.

Sweet

I won't go there about AD's and all that.

 

[FPrice]

Very nice!

 

[flintoid]

All, the story of this gun and other drama are over here.
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php/85090-WWI-era-1911-refinishing-project

Pretty good info in that thread. And great looking 1911, terraformer. What a great story that pistol has now. If only it could speak!

Truly and deeply jealous. +1

 

[Twigg]

Wow.

 

[atilla]

hats off to you, sir. amazing work.

 

[Sir_Macadoo]

holy shiznittle bam. wow! looks great.

 

[fencer]

Outstanding! You are truly talented.

Terraformer, I am truly jealous.

 

[Nicole]

Incredible transformation...just beautiful.

 

[Hanwei]

that's flippin gorgeous.

 

[Titan]

Greg,

You have a gift, to be sure!

I never would have beleived that was the same gun.

 

[jkdyoyo]

Outstanding!!

 

[wolf223]

dibs

 

[stoneypete]

Wow.

MrTwigg took the words right out of my mouth.

 

[tele_mark]

I'm sitting her shaking my head in disbelief. Wow is right!

 

[sportycliff]

Fantastic!!!

 

[HTRN]

Nice work!

 

[ochmude]

Beautiful work!

 

[JimGiven]

Dang Greg, you do some amazing work!!!! Terraformer, thx for starting this project. Now I know what to if I am lucky enough to find something like you did.

Jim

 

[wahsben]

Excellent work Greg!

 

[Burgermeister]

Absolutely amazing. I can't believe it's the same gun.

 

[JimB]

Greg, as always, sweet..

JimB.