Please forgive me

Hugh · 06-27-2006, 08:32 PM

:icon107:Please forgive me Lugerphiles for I have sinned.

I sold Lugers

to buy this Colt made in 1914.

Craig · 06-27-2006, 09:10 PM

Sweet!
It's got the the classic lines as a Luger. More details please!

Frank · 06-27-2006, 09:55 PM

Hey Hugh, I really like your new "Dillo" pistol!!! Congrats

Parabellus · 06-27-2006, 09:59 PM

Fellow members and users,

Has anyone ever been bannished from LugerForum to post only on Jan Still's 'Allied pistols used during WW1 and WWll' or, worse yet, only on Yahoo Forums?

Russell

P.S. Great looking gun! How does it shoot?

Edward Tinker · 06-27-2006, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Has anyone ever been bannished from LugerForum to post only on Jan Still's 'Allied pistols used during WW1 and WWll' or, worse yet, only on Yahoo Forums?

no, and since I am moderator on both, I'd know

Hugh, I like 1911's, so I am doubley jealous

lugerholsterrepair · 06-28-2006, 12:10 AM

Hugh, You can find original issue lanyards dated 1917 for this pistol pretty inexpensively. ONLY get the WW1 U.S. issue. The WW2 ones are no good. Pretty nice pistola hombre. Jerry Burney

Hugh · 06-28-2006, 12:22 AM

Craig et al,

Commercial model, not military, SN C13761, which puts it in the latter part of 1914, the third year of production, the last patent date is 1913. All original high polish Colt blue finish with wear in spots, all matching numbers, original diamond checkered grips and a mirror bore.

Came from a 90 yr old ex dealer's collection. It supposedly belonged to a former WWI Army Colonel who purchased it after he mustered out because they wouldn't let him keep his military 45 and he wanted one. However the previous owner doesn't remember the Colonels name so any provenance is doubtful. However, I didn't "buy the story", just the gun. The wear on it is consistant with being carried some in a holster and being held and shot, but it was very well maintained, which an Army officer would be in the habit of doing.

I have found a period Heiser holster on ebay that is on its way to me, should make a great combo. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, hopefully later this week.

Jerry, I've been checking those out on ebay, I'll probably try to pick one up for it.

Hugh · 06-28-2006, 05:57 PM

I shot my two new 45 Autos this morning and can't decide which one I like the best

Below are pictures of the other one. Yep! it is a first generation Colt SAA made in 1906 chambered in 45 ACP & with adjustable sights added .
The 1911 definitely has the sights calibrated for 230 gr ball, as it shot the 185 gr and 200 gr handloads way high, but was right on with factory 230 gr FMC.

MG · 06-28-2006, 06:48 PM

Hello Hugh,
All I can say is WOW!! Two very nice guns to say the lease. Three of my all time favorites 1911, P08, Colt SAA. Guns today just don't have that appeal that these old ones have.

lugerholsterrepair · 06-28-2006, 09:30 PM

Michael is right! Three favorites of mine too! All beautiful. I have never bought a SSA but would if the right one came along. They make great shooters. I like those grips! Jerry Burney

Roadkill · 06-28-2006, 11:00 PM

You done good. I knew something was up when you posted those guns for sale.

rk

06-27-2006, 08:32 PM	#1
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Please forgive me :icon107:Please forgive me Lugerphiles for I have sinned. I sold Lugers to buy this Colt made in 1914. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

06-27-2006, 09:10 PM	#2
Craig User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 58 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sweet! It's got the the classic lines as a Luger. More details please! __________________ In God we trust, all others we monitor!

06-27-2006, 09:59 PM	#4
Parabellus User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Posts: 195 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Fellow members and users, Has anyone ever been bannished from LugerForum to post only on Jan Still's 'Allied pistols used during WW1 and WWll' or, worse yet, only on Yahoo Forums? Russell P.S. Great looking gun! How does it shoot? __________________

06-28-2006, 12:10 AM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Hugh, You can find original issue lanyards dated 1917 for this pistol pretty inexpensively. ONLY get the WW1 U.S. issue. The WW2 ones are no good. Pretty nice pistola hombre. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

06-28-2006, 12:22 AM	#7
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Craig et al, Commercial model, not military, SN C13761, which puts it in the latter part of 1914, the third year of production, the last patent date is 1913. All original high polish Colt blue finish with wear in spots, all matching numbers, original diamond checkered grips and a mirror bore. Came from a 90 yr old ex dealer's collection. It supposedly belonged to a former WWI Army Colonel who purchased it after he mustered out because they wouldn't let him keep his military 45 and he wanted one. However the previous owner doesn't remember the Colonels name so any provenance is doubtful. However, I didn't "buy the story", just the gun. The wear on it is consistant with being carried some in a holster and being held and shot, but it was very well maintained, which an Army officer would be in the habit of doing. I have found a period Heiser holster on ebay that is on its way to me, should make a great combo. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, hopefully later this week. Jerry, I've been checking those out on ebay, I'll probably try to pick one up for it. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

06-27-2006, 09:55 PM	#3
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hey Hugh, I really like your new "Dillo" pistol!!! Congrats

06-28-2006, 05:57 PM	#8
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Shot my 2 new 45 Autos I shot my two new 45 Autos this morning and can't decide which one I like the best Below are pictures of the other one. Yep! it is a first generation Colt SAA made in 1906 chambered in 45 ACP & with adjustable sights added . The 1911 definitely has the sights calibrated for 230 gr ball, as it shot the 185 gr and 200 gr handloads way high, but was right on with factory 230 gr FMC. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

06-28-2006, 06:48 PM	#9
MG User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Hugh, All I can say is WOW!! Two very nice guns to say the lease. Three of my all time favorites 1911, P08, Colt SAA. Guns today just don't have that appeal that these old ones have. __________________ MG "Si vis pacem, para bellum" 'If you want peace,prepare for war'

06-28-2006, 09:30 PM	#10
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Michael is right! Three favorites of mine too! All beautiful. I have never bought a SSA but would if the right one came along. They make great shooters. I like those grips! Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

06-28-2006, 11:00 PM	#11
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	You done good. I knew something was up when you posted those guns for sale. rk