Something Old, Something New

[Greg Derr]

Just think. A family is clearing out granddads garage after he passed. They come across a wooden box, inside wrapped is an oil soaked rag is what they thought was a an old pistol. What it turns out to be is an unfit original WWI Colt slide, two unfired barrels, and most of the parts for a 1911. The only large pert missing is a frame. They looked hard, but could not find the frame. As a tribute to the veteran they decided to use as many of the original parts and have me build a gun around the parts. I sources as many WWI parts as needed to complete the build on a Caspian "Classic" 1911 frame with a special serial number in honor of the dear departed. The slide had a few spots of rust which were removed and the entire project was blued in the classic brushed finish Colt used in early GI production. I had a chance during the build to be the first one to fire rounds through the nearly 100 year old barrel, a thrill for me.

Thanks for looking.

 

[CWulf]

Wow, she's a beauty.

 

[bbarer]

Very classy love it!

 

[wahsben]

Beautiful!

 

[atilla]

pretty. very nice gun right there.

 

[Eric Chang]

A Classic! wow again. very Nicely done!

 

[Dadstoys]

A beauty.

 

[boilermaker]

Was this Delkancott's find that he posted about around Christmas?

 

[Greg Derr]

Was this Delkancott's find that he posted about around Christmas?

No, this was just a found slide and barrel and parts. He's coming in soon I guess for me to look at his find. Can't wait, love the old ones.

 

[barnabus]

A beauty and a great story.

 

[Steven Pom]

Yes Nice Find/ good Job

 

[Matt_SERE]

Thank you for breathing new life into these family heirlooms and then sharing the results.

 

[Stryker]

Amazing - and such a great story behind it. Thanks for posting!

 

[dcmdon]

Its funny. I just can't see my grand kids referring to my old Glocks with the affection people have for old all metal guns. The custom 1911s on the other hand will probably still be appreciated.

 

[jtnf]

I'll be paying you a visit soon, Greg... I have a Detonics Combat Master Mach I subcompact 1911 that want to tune up before making it my carry piece...

 

[mac1911]

sweet!

 

[dcmdon]

Greg, all I can say is Wow. Really, wow.

How often do you get to enhance the historical relevance of a bunch of old parts all while building it up to modern levels of fit, function and accuracy. Just gorgeous.

Don

p.s. I'd bet its a great shooter. Too bad the front sight still sucks. Ha.

 

[Rockrivr1]

Damn!

 

[Len-2A Training]

Beautiful gun. Nice work!

 

[mchoate67]

Gregg, I've had some time to put a few rounds down range and I can't thank you enough the gun shoots great. I can't wait to show it to the family!

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[fencer]

Absolutely beautiful. When I see an old gun like that I can't help but wonder where it has been. Whose hip did it ride on?

 

[OfficerObie59]

Greg's threads create more erections than Penthouse. This one is no exception.

 

[dcmdon]

Greg's threads create more erections than Penthouse. This one is no exception.

But this one was somehow even more special. Kind of like looking at a fit 40 year old with a better body than most 20 year olds.

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Just love those old Colts. My 1911 was made in 1918. Jack.

 

[45collector]

Nice job! Just curious and not knocking anything but wouldn't the long trigger have been correct for that rebuild?

 

[ColdDayInHell]

 

[Kisspik002]

very very cool...