Captain Bill Burt Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 My Dad gave this to me recently. Manufactured in 1918. Genuine Ivory grips. I love this gun. Probably my instant favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 SWEEET! I once found some real ivory grips in a pawn shop/gun shop for a Blackhawk. $35 (that was cheap back then). To my horror they were for some older frame. Shoulda kept them. I was in high school or early college at the time and $35 would buy a lot of components.......and gasoline. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 If you ever want to part with them (like maybe if Hell freezes over) let me know. My two Colts would both love to wear them. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: If you ever want to part with them (like maybe if Hell freezes over) let me know. My two Colts would both love to wear them. JHC I think these go together to well. Probably my new BBQ gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Where you from? Most people don't even know what that is. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: Where you from? Most people don't even know what that is. JHC The Deep South. Coastal Alabama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Interesting. Thought that was a purely Texas thing. JHC Just now, Capt. James H. Callahan said: Interesting. Thought that was a purely Texas thing. I guess if I'd read your signature I'd have known. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I am not a 1911 fan, but that one could change my mind. You are a fortunate man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked River Pete, SASS 43485 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Looks like someone took care of those grips, need to keep them oiled with the right oil or they dry out and crack. I have a new Colt 1911 "blue army" with ivory, but I got mine checkered, seller told me not to, checkered you can't see the grain and they look like plastic. He was right, every one thinks I have plastic grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 33 minutes ago, J-BAR #18287 said: I am not a 1911 fan, but that one could change my mind. You are a fortunate man! My father has always had an eye for guns. With the 1911 I got a Colt SAA in .357 and a Winchester 1897 (1950's?). My brother got a Walther PPK, a Colt AR, and a Remington 870 Wingmaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp SASS#1628L Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 You got the pic of the litter. Is that gun in original condition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Very nice 1911, Capt. Love that list of patents in the slide. It makes that pistol that much cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 34 minutes ago, Wyatt Earp SASS#1628L said: You got the pic of the litter. Is that gun in original condition? Yes sir, it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: Interesting. Thought that was a purely Texas thing. JHC I've seen it used in California, Utah, and now Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Those are absolutely gorgeous!! But what EVER you do... do not bring that pistol with those grips to California. You might or might not be arrested, the pistol would be confiscated, and the grips would be given an official state funeral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Well, I guess we'll be seeing you at the next Wild Bunch match. I deserves to be shot. Beautiful gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 You have a beautiful peace right there . Congratulations I have my Grandfather's Remington Rand 1911 Army Issue that He Carried in the War and brought back home when he was discharged. It's my Barbecue gun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 15 hours ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: Interesting. Thought that was a purely Texas thing. JHC Who do you think brought it to Texas? ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Wow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Capt BB I have my dad's 1911 Gold Cup NM but no ivory grips. Yours is better looking. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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