Both the commanderstyle hammer and rear face of the slide have serrationsthe slide to break up possible glare, and the hammer to. This is a colt pre70 series 1911 a1 wwii commemorative pacific theater of operations pistol. The springfield is a very good 1911 but the colt seems to be a better deal. A hobo falls asleep by tracks and dreams of being a cowboy. The 911 9mm if youre thinking about a subcompact, and youre a 1911 fan, springfields 911 9mm deserves your consideration. Also, some guns with the series 80 series ii safties are a little more fussy in operation. Let us know when you make your purchase and dont forget a range report. Magazine is proud to present this riveting new book with spectacular photographs, frontier tintypes, and inspiring text that powerfully describe the period of rapid arms development and cultural change occurring between 18661916 and the undying western dream. File photo for sale by kones korner on gunsamerica 989980729. The dan wesson m1911 pistol is a series of model 1911 semiautomatic pistols. A great holster for anyone that shoots in the wild.
Every bit as exciting as a good novel, and just as hard to put down. Wade preson played christopher colt, a traveling gun salesman who was really an undercover government agent. Holsterland presents only the finest and the best 1911 holsters on the market anywhere, such as fobus 1911, bianchi 1911 holsters, galco 1911 holsters, blackhawk 1911 holsters and more. Filled with incredibly crisp, clear, cutaway drawings, exploded views, howto pictographs, and photos. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 22 may 1911. This film is preserved at the library of congress, a rare survivor from pickfords imp period. Ive since repeated my experiment see video below on sidebyside comparisons between probably half a dozen new series 70 colts and the current line of series. Most of the better smiths can do a very good job with the trigger, costs a little more but highly worth it and when you replace the parts if be sure that they will fit the pending on the maker of the parts, they can differ from the 70 series. A western dream 1911 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Emailed eps about the problem and they sent me a shipping label to return it saying theyd either make it. Most likely, the series 80 wont need any work except for a couple of spring changes and a couple of good mags. Colts series 70 trigger put to the test series 70 vs. These 1911 s are manufactured with a wide variety of materials, finishes and unique features and are favorites in any collection.
With the previous paragraph in mind, it is important to know that from 1983 until 1988 the early government model and gold cup series 80 pistols used the series 70type barrel and bushing as well. The dream is a 1911 short film, one reel, produced and released by the independent moving pictures company imp and directed by thomas h. All of colts 1911 pattern pistols incorporated the new design change so even the commander and officers acp pistols became known as series 80 guns. Shown in our signature deadwood brown color, and we custom make to fit the make, model and caliber of your sidearm. Our handmade holster is an open toed design, that gives it a definite western flavor, and the design allows for quick, locked and loaded draws. Looking around gunbroker and gunsamerica, it looks like maybe a good price. Introduction i have always wanted a 1911 after seeing a lot of war movies especially black hawk down where the 1911 was used by special forces. Id like to venture into the world of colts as my only 1911 is a ria. Warren kerrigan, pauline bush, jack richardson, scott r. Both fit my hand very well and i just cant figure out which one i want can anyone give me any pros and cons on these models.
It starred mary pickford and her husband owen moore after they left working at the biograph company. In the 1911 world series, the philadelphia athletics defeated the new york giants four games to two philadelphia third baseman frank home run baker earned his nickname during this series. And of course colt now uses a series 80type firing pin and extractor in these pistols, if you really want to feel confused. File photo for sale by kones korner on gunsamerica.
The whole irony of this is that the collet bushing system is long gone, and todays series 70 reproduction pistols are mechanically pre series 70 pistols since they use the same solid bushing as pre70 guns. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. He rescues a girl on a runaway buckboard and then is invited by the ranch hands to become their leader. You can also browse our individual 1911 manufacturer holster pages to see different options. Practice with the colt commander series 80 1911 1911a1. Colt series 708090 firearms talk the community for. In western culture, dream interpretation does not provide a. Robbie amell, star of the new prime video series upload, makes the case for why you cant miss the latest from parks and recreation creator greg daniels. Most 1911 fans dont like the series 80 series ii safties as it is one more thing that can break, and requires the gun to be disassemnled a little differently. Series 80 i noted that the trigger was not all it was cracked up to be my colt 1911 enthusiasts.
Ive since repeated my experiment see video below on sidebyside comparisons between probably half a dozen new series 70 colts and the current line of series 80. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Western style leather colt 1911 gun rig with 39 42range gun belt, leather 1911 5 pistol holster and a mag holder for single stack. I personally think they were the best western swing band of the 90s. Read 1911 reliability secrets at the top of the forum. His home run in game 2 off rube marquard was the margin of victory for the athletics, and his blast in game 3 off christy mathewson tied that game in the ninth inning, and the athletics. The series 80 guns can be made into very nice guns. It seemed all in order, except the shooting star mag. I have been searching for a nice full metal 1911 for a long time, first you only had the western arms 1911 which is a very.
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